Register for the 2026 Inclusive Health Summit to Strengthen Individual and Community Resilience with Adults with Disability. Register through March 17th.
Information about the 2026 Summit
Join us for a FREE two-day summit on MARCH 24-25, 2026, to connect public health professionals, emergency preparedness managers, development disability agencies, and advocates at the University of Montana, University Center.
Agenda
(Full agenda coming soon!)
DAY 1: CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION
- Chronic disease prevention opportunities for improved inclusion of people with DD
- State disability data
- Explore accessibility strategies
DAY 2: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
- Connecting accessibility recommendations to emergency communication and response
- Preparing for community and individual resilience during disasters
- Workshops with NorthWestern Energy Registration and hotel and the Red Cross
Lodging
We have a room block reserved at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater for March 23, 2026 through March 26, 2026. Please visit the to reserve a room at the group rate (Group rate is valid only through March 3rd.)
Contact
For more information, contact
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.
