The University of Montana
Rural Institute
Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, And Service
Welcome to the Rural Institute website. On our website we strive to provide useful resources and information on a variety of topics related to disabilities that we have explored through a multitude of projects. Please look through our Project Areas and Major Programs drop down menus to find more information about current and past projects and explore the resources available.
Of Interest
Leadership Training with Families and Healthcare Providers
Bethany Rigles is the Montana State Coordinator for the Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND) consortium. Since 2006 over 20 UM students and parents have participated as trainees in the URLEND consortium, which originates at the University of Utah Medical School in Salt Lake City, UT. URLEND aims to develop future leaders in the fields of disability and health, and to improve health and educational outcomes for children and youth with disabilities and their families. Seminars on disability and health-related topics are provided in collaboration with universities in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more about Bethany's leadership and training.
Advice for the Governor
Disability, Health and the Governor
Dr. Meg Traci was recently appointed by Montana Governor Steve Bullock to the Montana Community First Choice (CFC) Development and Implementation Council. The Council advises the Department of Public Health and Human Services on the development of an integrated home and community-based service system for Montana. The Community First Choice Option will enable more Montanans with disability to stay at home rather than entering nursing homes. Read more about Dr.Traci's appointment.
More articles:
UM Improving Independence of People with Disabilities in South Korea
UM Graduate Student Part of National Expert Panel
National Disability Employment Expert
Access to outdoor recreation is the goal of the UM MonTECH Recreation program
Violence Against People with Developmental Disabilities study.