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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 change in how Montana schools provide special education to students with disabilities, in compliance with federal law, which will now allow eligible students to continue to receive services until age 22. The Judgment filed in the United States District Court for the District of Montana enforces the rights of eligible students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law. IDEA [...]
Our national organization, National Disability Rights Network, has issued the press release below regarding accessibility and education.
This case is brought on behalf of two named plaintiffs, a class of students, and Disability Rights Montana
A.G. Knudsen moves to abolish Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Disability leaders throughout Montana spoke directly to him Monday February 24, 2025.
We want to track down every last physical barrier that prevents our community from accessing local or state government buildings. Can you help us?
Join us for a flyover of the behavioral health service system in Montana.
Mike is a current patient at Montana's only state-run psychiatric institution. He is a person who will be directly impacted by legislative outcomes and yet, he was the only person with a disability who testified on HB 186.
Agenda for the Board of Director's meeting for the first quarter of 2025
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.
Areas that affect disabled Montanans
