The Montana Independent Living Project, Inc. (mILp) is a non-profit agency promoting independence for people living with disabilities who are residing in the state of Montana. We advocate for equal access and opportunities for all. mILp works to assist consumers to live and work as independently as they desire. This includes, but is not limited to, having access to the necessary services that promote a quality of life within one's own residence and community. mILp, an independent living center funded by the Centers for Independent Living Program, provides the following core independent living services:
mILp maintains an information and referral database so we may best provide information to individuals and families. If we do not have the information you are looking for, we will find it or connect you with someone who can. I&Rs may include:
Our website also offers a comprehensive selection of online resources which can be found under ADA/Disability Resources under our Resources tab.
What is IL? At its core, IL simply means having equal access to the same opportunities as the rest of society and as specified by the ADA. mILp’s professional staff of IL Specialists provides people living with disabilities with instruction and training to assist in living independently. mILp offers the following IL skills training:
The purpose of Peer Support is to match individuals with similar disabilities to empower each other through encouragement and support. This service assists individuals adapting to life with a disability or transitioning through different life stages. mILp also encourages individuals to seek out new opportunities.
mILp works in the community to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities by removing barriers and focusing efforts on accessibility to public services, education, and benefits. As an IL Center, we are at the forefront of advocating for access, choice, and self-determination for individuals with disabilities. mILp can help advocate for the rights of individuals living with any type of disability on both an individual and a systems level.
mILp provides options for people living with disabilities and/or those who are aging to move from a nursing facility to a quality community setting that meets their needs and desires. The objectives of mILp transition services are:
mILp also assists youth on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) program that are transitioning from secondary education to postsecondary life.
Join us from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the mILp Butte Office. This is a time to get together, meet new people, play games, visit, and hang out.
Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Gallatin Valley Mall in Bozeman for a recreational mall walk every Monday and Friday.
Join us from 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. in the mILp Helena Office for a Living Well with Disabilities Class every Monday.
Join us at the mILp Butte Office beginning at 2:00 p.m. This is a group for support and sense of community with other like-minded women.
Join us at the mILp Butte Office from 1:00-2:00 p.m. This is a group for support, sharing, and building community.
Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Gallatin Valley Mall in Bozeman for a recreational mall walk every Monday and Friday.
Develop healthy living habits and live a meaningful, rich life! This 11-week workshop is for adults with disabilities who want to: set quality of life goals, practice problem-solving and manage emotions, learn tools and skills to help achieve your goals, and have the opportunity to practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy. Join us at the VA Medical Center-Fort Harrison (Room S110) from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Join us from 6:30-8:00 a.m. at the Helena Ice Arena for the best time you can have sitting down. Do you like to watch or play hockey? Do you have a mobility issue that might prevent you from playing stand-up Hockey? Have you wanted to play hockey but felt you couldn’t compete with the stand-up players? Everyone is welcome with or without a disability. No admission charge or sled equipment rental fee. Wear warm clothes and gloves.
Join us from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the mILp Butte Office. This is a time to get together, meet new people, play games, visit, and hang out.
Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Gallatin Valley Mall in Bozeman for a recreational mall walk every Monday and Friday.
Join us from 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. in the mILp Helena Office for a Living Well with Disabilities Class every Monday.
Join us at the mILp Butte Office beginning at 2:00 p.m. This is a group for support and sense of community with other like-minded women.
Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Gallatin Valley Mall in Bozeman for a recreational mall walk every Monday and Friday.
Develop healthy living habits and live a meaningful, rich life! This 11-week workshop is for adults with disabilities who want to: set quality of life goals, practice problem-solving and manage emotions, learn tools and skills to help achieve your goals, and have the opportunity to practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy. Join us at the VA Medical Center-Fort Harrison (Rec Hall) from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Join us from 7:00-9:30 a.m. at the Helena Ice Arena for the best time you can have sitting down. Do you like to watch or play hockey? Do you have a mobility issue that might prevent you from playing stand-up Hockey? Have you wanted to play hockey but felt you couldn’t compete with the stand-up players? Everyone is welcome with or without a disability. No admission charge or sled equipment rental fee. Wear warm clothes and gloves.
Observed holiday. All mILp offices closed.
Join us at the mILp Butte Office beginning at 2:00 p.m. This is a group for support and sense of community with other like-minded women.
Attend this monthly meeting to have a say in making Butte more accessible for all. The group meets every 4th Friday of the month at the ADA Center on the 2nd floor.
Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Gallatin Valley Mall in Bozeman for a recreational mall walk every Monday and Friday.
Develop healthy living habits and live a meaningful, rich life! This 11-week workshop is for adults with disabilities who want to: set quality of life goals, practice problem-solving and manage emotions, learn tools and skills to help achieve your goals, and have the opportunity to practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy. Join us at the VA Medical Center-Fort Harrison (Rec Hall) from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Join us at Eagle Mount in Bozeman for a cooking workshop on the 4th Saturday of every month from 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Join us for youth group at Bozeman High.
Join us from 6:00-7:30 a.m. at the Helena Ice Arena for the best time you can have sitting down. Do you like to watch or play hockey? Do you have a mobility issue that might prevent you from playing stand-up Hockey? Have you wanted to play hockey but felt you couldn’t compete with the stand-up players? Everyone is welcome with or without a disability. No admission charge or sled equipment rental fee. Wear warm clothes and gloves.
Join us from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the mILp Butte Office. This is a time to get together, meet new people, play games, visit, and hang out.
Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Gallatin Valley Mall in Bozeman for a recreational mall walk every Monday and Friday.
Join us from 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. in the mILp Helena Office for a Living Well with Disabilities Class every Monday.
Join us at the mILp Butte Office beginning at 2:00 p.m. This is a group for support and sense of community with other like-minded women.
Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Gallatin Valley Mall in Bozeman for a recreational mall walk every Monday and Friday.
Develop healthy living habits and live a meaningful, rich life! This 11-week workshop is for adults with disabilities who want to: set quality of life goals, practice problem-solving and manage emotions, learn tools and skills to help achieve your goals, and have the opportunity to practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy. Join us at the VA Medical Center-Fort Harrison (Room S110) from 9:30-11:00 a.m.