History
Proud Moments in Summit's History 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act passed - Paves the way for people with disabilities to be equal partners in their community 1992 Summit adds satellite offices - New buildings and staff for Flathead, Lake and Ravalli counties 1995 Self-Directed Personal Assistance Program established in Montana - Allows people to direct their own self-care while staying in their own homes 1997 State Building Codes Statutes amended - Requires exterior feature access so people can enter buildings Self-Directed Personal Assistance added as a Summit Service 2003 Building Advocacy and Learning Leadership Skills Class begins - Youth with disabilities are taught self-advocacy and rights 2008 Youth Opening Doors through Advocacy started - Allows youth to socialize and tackle community issues 2009 Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities passed - Allows people who need it to buy-in to Medicaid while working
Specialties
Summit Independent Living Center, Inc. is a non-profit, non-residential program serving people with mobility, neurological, hearing, visual, and other disabilities. Services are available to residents of Missoula, Ravalli, Mineral, Lake, Sanders, Flathead, and Lincoln Counties. We believe that people with disabilities have the right to control their own lives and enjoy the same opportunities as all other citizens. This includes the right to: Make their own decisions and direct their own affairs, Have a family life, Have choice in services, transportation, housing, education and employment, Participate fully in the social, economic and political life in their communities, and Contribute their unique talents and abilities as respected members of their communities