Disability Mentoring Day is an annual international event meant to promote career development for students and job-seekers and make employers aware of an available pool of qualified candidates. Each year, in October, a DMD event occurs and opens up many opportunities and possibilities for youth who are exploring their career options. Region 1 in Montana recently shared one young man’s DMD… Read more →
Rocky Mountain ADA
Rocky Mountain ADA is a great resource for any information on ADA regulations and guidance. One area that has gotten a lot of attention recently is the area of service animals. Click HERE for more information. Read more →
Rural Dynamics, Inc: your partner in developing financial security!
Rural Dynamics, Inc. (RDI) has many programs and opportunities to support Montanans and their quest for financial security. Two of these programs include the MATL loan program, which offers flexible loans to Montanans needing to buy assistive technology or equipment. The other is a loan to help establish or repair credit. The fliers are attached–check out their website and… Read more →
Do you have ideas for promoting inclusion in your community?
Applications for the 2017 Community Investment Fund are now being accepted! The Community Investment Fund is made available annually for innovative projects that help people with disabilities live, learn, work and play in their communities alongside people without disabilities. Any Montana organization, agency, non-profit group, or individual with a creative idea to promote community inclusion is eligible to apply. Read more →
Young leaders with disabilities– check this out!
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE ADVOCATES IN DISABILITY AWARD PROGRAM The Advocates in Disability Award Program is seeking the next Disability Advocate Leader! Young leaders with a disability are encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in funding! The Advocates in Disability Award (ADA) isa national awards program that seeks applications from young adults with a disability, between the… Read more →
Health information for people with developmental disabilities
Great Website: HealthMatters This is a health and wellness website and curriculum developed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program’s website offers a variety of resources, including a calendar of health-related webinars. Read more →
Supported Decision Making
Through generous support from Disability Rights Montana, the 2016 Montana Youth Transitions conference is pleased to host featured presenter, Jonathan Martinis. Mr. Martinis will provide several presentations about supported decision making, which is an important topic for many people with disabilities and their families. Even if you aren’t able to attend the 2016 MYTransitions conference, you can still access numerous… Read more →
Soft Skills are Important!
No matter what goals your child has for adult life, it is important to remember the need for building a good base of soft skills. This article (click here) talks about this skills set for college bound students. Read more →
Through Your Child’s Eyes
The “Through Your Child’s Eyes” tool from Understood.org is a great way to share and understand learning differences. Please take a look and share with others! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-tool-that-helped-me-finally-get-what-its-like_us_578e6bfde4b06fcf086d3426 Read more →
Family Transition Plan Training– Billings and Butte
Transition planning is most successful when it includes the family and when parents AND youth have the necessary support. There are two training opportunities for families in transition planning coming up in August– in Billings and in Butte. Click HERE for more information! Read more →
Loans available for Assistive Technology
http://matl.ruraldynamics.org/ Rural Dynamics (RDI) has a loan program for anyone with a disability who needs to purchase assistive technology, including home modifications, vehicle purchases, equipment for school and home life, etc. RDI also helps the borrower with budgeting and financial counseling to ensure success with the loan. Click on the above web address for more information. Read more →