Summit Independent Living

Summit Independent Living Summit’s mission is to advance the independence and civil rights of people with disabilities.

Summit Independent Living is a non-residential, private, non-profit organization that offers a wide range of services designed to give people with disabilities the tools and resources that are needed to improve independence, self-confidence, knowledge, skills and access to community resources. Summit also works at the community level to build awareness and reduce attitudinal, architectural and com

munication barriers; combat discrimination; and promote the development of needed resources, programs, services, and policies. Summit is governed by a consumer-controlled Board of Directors whose lives have been personally impacted by a disability. It is funded in part by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in 1992 (Title VII- Independent Living Services), and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (Disability Transitions Programs). Summit has offices located in Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, and Ronan.

TOMORROW! Get your benefits, Montana! Summit offers free online classes on how to apply for Social Security Disability I...
05/27/2026

TOMORROW! Get your benefits, Montana!

Summit offers free online classes on how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). So if you're thinking of applying or are having trouble with your application, join our zoom!

Orientations are held the second and fourth Thursdays of every month (the next one is tomorrow!) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Call your local Summit office to register!

Missoula: 406-728-1630
Hamilton: 406-363-5242
Polson: 406-215-1604
Kalispell: 406-257-0048

You don't have to be afraid of your mail!We get it: Sorting through paperwork from Social Security, Medicaid, and other ...
05/27/2026

You don't have to be afraid of your mail!

We get it: Sorting through paperwork from Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs can be overwhelming. But we’re here to help you navigate all that bureaucracy, with coffee, snacks, and friendly faces.

Bring your paperwork to our Polson office on the fourth Thursday of every month (that's tomorrow) from 10 a.m. to noon, and we’ll go over it together — along with free coffee, tea, and treats.

Stop by 3 Ninth Avenue West, Suite 1. See you there!

We're hiring THREE POSITIONS in Missoula! • Program Facilitator for our popular BASE Missoula programs (this is a new po...
05/22/2026

We're hiring THREE POSITIONS in Missoula!

• Program Facilitator for our popular BASE Missoula programs (this is a new position!)
• Independent Living Specialist to help foster the independence of Montanans with disabilities
• Program Coordinator to help run our Personal Care Program

Learn more about these positions and more at our Employment Opportunities page and apply today!

Visit the post for more.

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you have a safe, peaceful, and enjoyabl...
05/22/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you have a safe, peaceful, and enjoyable holiday.

TOMORROW! Get your benefits, Kalispell!Summit offers free in-person classes on how to apply for Social Security Disabili...
05/21/2026

TOMORROW! Get your benefits, Kalispell!

Summit offers free in-person classes on how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). So if you’re thinking of applying or are having trouble with your application, come to one of our biweekly orientations!

Classes are the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30. Just call Summit’s Kalispell office at (406) 257-0048 to register.

You don't have to be afraid of your mail!We get it: Sorting through paperwork from Social Security, Medicaid, and other ...
05/21/2026

You don't have to be afraid of your mail!

We get it: Sorting through paperwork from Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs can be overwhelming. But we’re here to help you navigate all that bureaucracy, with coffee, snacks, and friendly faces.

Bring your paperwork to our Hamilton office TOMORROW ( or on the first and third Thursday of every month) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and we’ll go over it together — along with free coffee, tea, and treats. ☕ See you at 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B in Hamilton 🫖

✂️ Do we have to girl-splain it to you? 🖍️ It's time for Crafternoon, our monthly event for crafts and community in Kali...
05/20/2026

✂️ Do we have to girl-splain it to you? 🖍️ It's time for Crafternoon, our monthly event for crafts and community in Kalispell TOMORROW!

It's open to folks of all abilities. Bring your own project, or work on one of ours!

Stop by 275 Corporate Drive, Suite 200 in Kalispell from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. DM us for more info, or reach us at 406-257-0048. Stay crafty!

Tell our candidates what they should be talking about! We're creating a disability-focused candidate forum and voter gui...
05/19/2026

Tell our candidates what they should be talking about!

We're creating a disability-focused candidate forum and voter guide, and we need your input on what issues Montana's political candidates should discuss. Your voice will ensure that candidates understand the real challenges people are facing in our communities—and what needs to change.

Follow the link below, or the QR code, and share your voice today!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tXCNKZ1U6U2N8t3cmqKcbaVoI32A_6pKo6l7qPuJ1llUMjE1STJNU0VYV0ROU1ZMQTRSTjhRQ0pRWC4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwdGRjcARXbuVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeds62RVNGaEzzeS0GT2oaCW687kvwh_biLU6jcUErcsDH6BMZpMOXeg1X06g_aem_ct2HSCijV_B9E9CEJByWiA

⚡TOMORROW in HAMILTON! ⚡ Want to meet other kids with disabilities? Interested in learning about, and shaping, the commu...
05/19/2026

⚡TOMORROW in HAMILTON! ⚡ Want to meet other kids with disabilities? Interested in learning about, and shaping, the community around you? How do games and snacks sound? You'll find all this and more at YODA, a group run BY and FOR young people with disabilities. Discover your community, and just have fun!

Stop by Summit's Hamilton office at 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. See you there!

Join us for a night of community, celebration & home-run energy as we take over Missoula PaddleHeads Park on Tuesday, Ju...
05/15/2026

Join us for a night of community, celebration & home-run energy as we take over Missoula PaddleHeads Park on Tuesday, June 30!

We’re teaming up with the PaddleHeads to host Disability Pride Day at the park — and 100% of the ticket sales go to support our mission when you get them through this special link!

https://tickets.paddleheadspost.com/c/8ua9id8w

Come enjoy free swag, a 50/50 raffle, and of course, a baseball game — against a mysterious new team in the league called the RedPocket Mobiles.

This is more than a game—it’s a statement. So let’s hit our goal of 150 tickets and show up strong! 🌈⚾

(Link in our Instagram bio!)

WE'RE HIRING IN MISSOULA ! Summit Independent Living is looking for aProgram Coordinator in our Medicaid personal care p...
05/13/2026

WE'RE HIRING IN MISSOULA ! Summit Independent Living is looking for aProgram Coordinator in our Medicaid personal care program.

This is a career opportunity for someone with a background in data processing, timesheet review, familiarity with human services, and a passion for assisting people with disabilities. This is a full-time, 40-hour, non-exempt position, located in our Missoula office.

JOB SUMMARY: Primary responsibilities of this position include assisting participants and their caregivers to understand the responsibilities of the program, timesheet procedures, and completion of required documentation.

SKILLS REQUIRED: A working knowledge and understanding of time calculation, data processing, excellent communication skills, and possess the skills to work independently in the community but also as a member of the Summit team.

Beginning wage is $19-21/hour, DOE. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending plan, paid holidays, generous personal allowable leave, and long-term illness leave.

Interested? Submit a resume, cover letter, and Summit employment application (available at https://www.summitilc.org/about/employment/) to:

Tami Hoar, Executive Director
Summit Independent Living
3104 West Broadway
Missoula, Montana 59808
thoar@summitilc.org

Tami Hoar, Executive Director, at thoar@summitilc.org.

Take it from us; it's a great place to work!

Address

3104 W. Broadway Street
Missoula, MT
59808

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(406)7281630

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