Information about the 2026 Summit
Registration has closed. Thank you to all who have registered.
A free two-day summit on March 24-25, 2026 at the University of Montana, University Center in Missoula, Montana.
At the Summit, you’ll get practical insights on:
- Inclusive health strategies that help make care accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities
- Emergency preparedness planning tailored for individuals with disabilities
- Collaboration across systems, learning how agencies, advocates, and community members can work more effectively together
- Stories and experiences from others in the disability network that can inspire and guide your own work
Agenda and Program
Summit Program--Panel, sessions and presenter details
ASL and CART
ASL interpreters and CART Captioning will be provided for all presentations and group discussions (9 A.M. – 5 P.M.).
Lodging
We have a room block reserved at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater for March 23, 2026 through March 26, 2026. Group rate may not be available past March 3rd. Consult with the DoubleTree when scheduling a room.
Contact
For more information, contact Dr. Meg Traci
The Montana Disability and Inclusive Summit is supported in part by the Special Olympics Systems Change for Inclusive Health Subgrant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and by the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities funded by the Administration on Community Living. The contents of this project are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Administration on Community Living, or the Department of Health and Human Services.
Funding for MTDH staff to co-organize the Montana Disability and Inclusive Health Summit was possible by DD21-2103 from DHDD. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
2024 Montana Summit on Inclusive Nutrition and Health
2024 Summit Information
On November 13th and 14th, 2024, we hosted the Montana Summit on Inclusive Nutrition and Health in the University of Montana, University Center.
What was the goal?
- To develop ideas and action steps that improve the inclusion and accessibility of nutrition and public health efforts in Montana.
- To promote health and wellness with all Montanans, including people with disabilities.
Who should attend?
- Anyone interested in improving health for people with disabilities.
- People with disabilities.
- Professionals or community members with multi-cultural identities.
- State and local public health practitioners.
- University educators and researchers.
- Dietitians, nutrition professionals and people with nutrition or food access experience.
Funding for participation in this roundtable presentation was made possible by DD21-2103 from DHDD. The views expressed in written Annual Meeting materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
