Disability Voices

GET CONNECTED | 19 | Blacktail Health: Dillon, MT

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 [https://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 [https://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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/disabilityvoices/?igsh=ZnYydXQ5YWR5dTQ%3D]

LET'S TALK DISABILITY | 06 | Theresa's Story

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 [abilitymt.org]. Episode transcript: ⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠ For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at: Email: ⁠⁠⁠disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org⁠⁠⁠ [disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/disabilityvoices/?igsh=ZnYydXQ5YWR5dTQ%3D%E2%81%A0]

LET'S TALK DISABILITY | 05 | Alice's Story

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 [abilitymt.org]. Episode transcript: ⁠Transcript (Google Doc)⁠ For questions, suggestions, or if you want to be on the show, contact Disability Voices at: Email: ⁠⁠disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org⁠⁠ [disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org] Instagram: ⁠⁠@disabilityvoices [https://www.instagram.com/disabilityvoices/?igsh=ZnYydXQ5YWR5dTQ%3D%E2%81%A0]

GET INVOLVED | 11 | Advocates Sound the Alarm on Section 504 Lawsuit & Potential HCBS Budget Cuts

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 [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tXCNKZ1U6U2N8t3cmqKcbVZvotrJih1DlNv3ULKlAb9UM0Y4V1I1VjNBWUVPTkhCMVQ5NTdKU0tGRS4u&route=shorturl] The Collective Disruption Instagram: @thecollectivedisruption [https://www.instagram.com/thecollectivedisruption/] The Collective Disruption Facebook: The Collective Disruption | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Collective-Disruption/61587780243657/]   Sign the 504 letter to the Attorney General : Save 504 again – Disability Rights Montana [https://disabilityrightsmt.org/save-504-again/]   Share your Home and Community Based Services story: Action Alerts | MTCIL [https://www.mtcil.org/action-alerts/?vvsrc=%2fSurveys%2f13729%2fRespond]   Summit Independent Living: Summit Independent Living – Building Awareness, Advocating Change for People with Disabilities [https://www.summitilc.org/] Ability Montana: Gain Independence and Live the Life You Want - Ability MT [https://abilitymt.org/] North Central Independent Living Services: NCILS, Inc. | [https://ncils.org/] Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow: LIFTT | Living Independently For Today and Tomorrow [https://liftt.org/] Disability Rights Montana: Disability Rights Montana – Protecting and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. [https://disabilityrightsmt.org/] National Federation of the Blind Montana Chapter: NFB of Montana – Live the Life You Want [https://nfbofmt.org/]   Contact the podcast: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices [https://www.instagram.com/disabilityvoices/]

GET CONNECTED | 18 | The Friendship Center

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 [https://www.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 [https://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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [disabilityvoices@abilitymt.org] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disabilityvoices⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/disabilityvoices/?igsh=ZnYydXQ5YWR5dTQ%3D]