Disability Voices

On this episode of Get Connected, Kendra and Ashley sit down with Ashley (two Ashley's in one episode!!) who is a life coach in Butte, MT with Involve Montana.

Ashley is a warm and caring soul that provides support to people receiving the SDMI Medicaid Waiver in the Butte area. She talks about how this looks on an individual basis. Ashley also help explain how to access this waiver and the other benefits it offers.

To contact Ashley directly, you can email her at [email protected].

To learn more about the SDMI Waiver and see if you qualify, you can contact Mountain Pacific at (406) 443-4020.

For other questions about living independently, or if you are unsure of how to get connected, contact Ability Montana at 1-800-735-6457 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠abilitymt.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more support.

Episode transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of Let's Talk Disability, Michelle and Kendra talk with Kristine. Kristine shares the story of how she acquired her disability and how she has held onto joy through the most difficult times.

Each episode in this series will expand the conversation about the experience of living with a disability.

For resources about disability services in your area, you can contact Ability Montana by calling 1-800-735-6457 or visiting ⁠⁠⁠abilitymt.org⁠⁠⁠.

Episode transcript: ⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠

On this episode of Get Connected, Hailey and Ashley sit down with Emily from Blacktail Health in Dillon, Montana.

Blacktail Health was formally known as Southwest Montana Community Healthcare Center. The clinic is partially funded through the federal grants that allows them to offer discounts on services so that healthcare remains accessible and affordable. They believe that healthcare is a basic human right. Their committed to providing primary medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health services and care management to every person in our region. As a case manager at Blacktail Health, Emily speaks about the power this mission has in the real lives of their patients.

To contact the Dillon clinic directly, you can call 406-683-4440. You can learn more about Blacktail Health and find a clinic near you at blacktailhealth.org.

For other questions about living independently, or if you are unsure of how to get connected, contact Ability Montana at 1-800-735-6457 or ⁠⁠⁠abilitymt.org⁠⁠⁠ for more support.

Episode transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of Let's Talk Disability, Michelle and Kendra talk with Theresa. Theresa shares about her life as a disability advocate, from her upbringing to her 30 years (!!) working at Ability Montana. Her story is one of joy and perseverance.

Each episode in this series will expand the conversation about the experience of living with a disability.

For resources about disability services in your area, you can contact Ability Montana by calling 1-800-735-6457 or visiting ⁠⁠abilitymt.org⁠⁠.

Episode transcript: ⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠

On this episode of Let's Talk Disability, Michelle and Kendra talk with Alice. She shares how her connection to spirituality has shaped who she is now, and other helpful tools that she has used to frame her identify within the disability experience.

Each episode in this series will expand the conversation about the experience of living with a disability.

For resources about disability services in your area, you can contact Ability Montana by calling 1-800-735-6457 or visiting ⁠abilitymt.org⁠.

Episode transcript: ⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@disabilityvoices

On this episode, Cassie visits with The Collective Disruption about their work on Saving 504, a landmark civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities to receive services and live in their communities. Montana is currently part of a multi-state lawsuit challenging federal rules under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Tune into the episode to learn about the Collective Disruption, 504, and the work happening on the ground to challenge the lawsuit.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Collective Disruption:

Sign Up For The Collective Disruption

The Collective Disruption Instagram: @thecollectivedisruption

The Collective Disruption Facebook: The Collective Disruption | Facebook

Sign the 504 letter to the Attorney General : Save 504 again – Disability Rights Montana

Share your Home and Community Based Services story: Action Alerts | MTCIL

Summit Independent Living: Summit Independent Living – Building Awareness, Advocating Change for People with Disabilities

Ability Montana: Gain Independence and Live the Life You Want - Ability MT

North Central Independent Living Services: NCILS, Inc. |

Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow: LIFTT | Living Independently For Today and Tomorrow

Disability Rights Montana: Disability Rights Montana – Protecting and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.

National Federation of the Blind Montana Chapter: NFB of Montana – Live the Life You Want

Contact the podcast:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices

On this episode of Get Connected, Maria and Kendra sit down with Jamie from The Friendship Center.

The Friendship Center, based in Helena, MT, serves those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties. Through education and outreach, they also strive to empower the community to understand and prevent violence and abuse.

If you or someone you know is looking for support, call their 24-hour helpline at 406-442-6800. For more information and resources, visit their website thefriendshipcenter.org.

For other questions about living independently, or if you are unsure of how to get connected, contact Ability Montana at 1-800-735-6457 or ⁠⁠abilitymt.org⁠⁠ for more support.

Episode transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of Get Connected, Ashley and Kendra sit down with Kirk, William and Greg from the American Legion Post 10 in Deer Lodge.

This episode is all about how these men are providing peer support and building community for other veterans in their area.

For more information about their group, visit them at K & M Diner in Deer Lodge (209 Main St, Deer Lodge, MT 59722) or call (406) 846-4133.

For other questions about living independently, or if you are unsure of how to get connected, contact Ability Montana at 1-800-735-6457 or ⁠abilitymt.org⁠ for more support.

Episode transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of Let's Talk Disability, Michelle and Kendra talk with Mikayla. This conversation is about growth, hope and connection. Mikayla shares tools of how she is navigating life and new lessons from being in her 30's.

Each episode in this series will expand the conversation about the experience of living with a disability.

For resources about disability services in your area, you can contact Ability Montana by calling 1-800-735-6457 or visiting abilitymt.org.

Episode transcript: ⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Instagram: ⁠@disabilityvoices

On this episode of Get Connected, Cassie and Kendra sit down with Jancee and Terryn from Butte Native Wellness Center.

Butte Native Wellness Center is an outpatient clinic that serves the American Indian and Alaska Native communities of Butte, Montana, and the surrounding areas. Their clinic provides primary health and wellness services such as mental health, substance abuse recovery, diabetes care, education and prevention, and other primary healthcare essentials. They are committed to delivering quality care using both medical expertise as well as the traditional healing practices our patients’ ancestors have utilized for thousands of years.

For more information about their services, visit them at 55 E Galena in Butte, MT, call 406-782-0461, go online to buttenwc.org, or email [email protected].

For other questions about living independently, or if you are unsure of how to get connected, contact Ability Montana at 1-800-735-6457 or abilitymt.org for more support.

Episode transcript: ⁠⁠⁠Transcript (Google Doc)

For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠⁠