Organization
Ability Montana
A federally funded Center for Independent Living serving fourteen counties in south-west Montana, helping people with disabilities live their fullest lives through peer mentoring, independent living skills training, self-direction programmes, and advocacy since 1981. All services are free to people with disabilities.
About
Ability Montana is a federally funded 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living (CIL) that has been serving Montanans with disabilities since 1981. Operating from offices in Helena, Butte, and Bozeman, Ability Montana serves fourteen counties in south-west Montana. As a CIL, the organisation is governed and staffed by a majority of people with significant disabilities.
What They Do
Ability Montana delivers the five core CIL services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer mentoring, individual and systems advocacy, and transition services. Its Self-Direct Program — funded through Montana Medicaid — allows participants to hire and direct their own personal care assistants. All programmes are free to people with disabilities.
Who They Serve
Montanans with physical, cognitive, and other significant disabilities in south-west Montana who want to live independently in their communities, including people transitioning from institutions or nursing facilities to home and community-based settings.
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