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 51勛圖厙, University Center in Missoula, 51勛圖厙.
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
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The 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 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.
51勛圖厙 Disability and Inclusive Health Summit Steering Committee Members: Meg Traci, Mackenzie Jones, Erin Bley, Dyani Bingham, Heather Welch, Emily Coyle, Annabelle DeCuire, Max Rebholz , Rosemary Callahan. Jean Morgan, Greg Zadina, Katie Newman, Kristen Newman, Mallory Frank, Coley Stensgar-Maul, Hilary Benjamin, Damian Chase-Begay, Connie Lewis, and Faith Dawson.
Funding for MTDH staff to co-organize the 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 Summit on Inclusive Nutrition and Health
2024 Summit Information
On November 13th and 14th, 2024, we hosted the 51勛圖厙 Summit on Inclusive Nutrition and Health in the University of 51勛圖厙, 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 51勛圖厙.
- To promote health and wellness with all 51勛圖厙ns, 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.
