The Montana Deaf-Blind Project and the Montana Transition Resources Project are pleased to welcome Margaret Keener for this free learning opportunity.  This webinar explores the changes that come into play when a person turns 18 years old, both in life and with Social Security, including: What the Redetermination process is and how to best prepare for it; What other Social Security disability programs 18-year-olds might qualify for, and how to identify and access them; and What Work Incentives are geared towards younger individuals who receive Social Security benefits.  OPI renewal unit credit is available.

Wednesday, October  14, 2020
1:00-2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time

• Turning 18… Webinar Flier
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• Get more information and handouts for the Turning 18 Webinar

The Montana Deaf-Blind Project and the Montana Transition Resources Project are pleased to welcome Tiffany Costa for this free learning opportunity. Join this webinar to learn about different Social Security Administration (SSA) work incentives available for youth who are thinking about going to work and who receive SSI (Supplemental Security Income) cash benefits.  OPI renewal unit credit is available.

Reserve your webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5931959099829315342

Get more information and handouts for the SSI Incentives Webinar

In 2015, the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities (RIIC) established the Community Investment Fund (CIF). CIF awards support innovative projects or programs that help Montanans with disabilities live, learn, work and play alongside people without disabilities. Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) members use their leadership and advocacy skills to review each application, evaluate the merits of the proposals, and award the funds.

The 2020 CIF award goes to the Montana Independent Living Project (mILp) to continue and expand their successful Feel Great and Recreate – All-Ability Adaptive Ice Skating project. This all-ages project offers adaptive, inclusive, cross-disability recreational programming. In the 2019-20 season, over 160 people skated over 450 times!

Recent Rural Institute Diversity Fellows Helen Russette and Dr. Salena Beaumont-Hill, with Dr. Anna-Margaret Goldman, Professor of Practice, Nonprofit Administration with the Department of Public Administration and Policy, recently published an article titled “Teaching the Intersectionality of Disability, American Indians, and Rurality at Tribal Colleges”.