Disabled Montanans’ right to vote is under attack in several ways. Read our latest report to learn more and what we are doing to defend our democracy.
Over 1000 Montanans and 68 Montana-based organizations joined forces to ask Montana’s Attorney General to stop his lawsuit against Section 504 regulations that ensure integration for people with disabilities in schools and communities, and that protect the parental rights of people with disabilities.
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Deinstitutionalization
All our work is geared toward a centralized main goal, the inclusion of disabled Montanans in all areas of life. Our advocates and attorneys devote their time pushing against systemic ableism in areas of greatest impact, including rural communities and institutions. In recent years, requests for advocacy and legal services have far exceeded what can be provided with existing resources. With your support, Disability Rights Montana can devote focused efforts on providing no-cost legal advocacy and representation across Montana.
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DRMT report: The Most Powerful Right press release
Today, Disability Rights Montana releases a new report detailing the threat on Montana's democracy and the rights of disabled Montanans across our state. More detail is available in this press release linked to the [...]
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HUGE WIN!!!!! Montana’s high schools transformed forever!
PDF of press release As a result of a lawsuit brought by Disability Rights Montana and its co-counsel on behalf of two Montana students with disabilities, the State of Montana has agreed to a major [...]
NDRN Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision Protecting Rights of Students with Disabilities
Our national organization, National Disability Rights Network, has issued the press release below regarding accessibility and education.
Class Action Filed in Federal Court, Asking Did Not Work
This case is brought on behalf of two named plaintiffs, a class of students, and Disability Rights Montana
LIVE Press Conference – A.G. Knudsen Underestimates the Disability Community
A.G. Knudsen moves to abolish Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Disability leaders throughout Montana spoke directly to him Monday February 24, 2025.