Disability Action Alliance of Montana (DAAM)

Our Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Disability Action Alliance of Montana is to be the collective voice of the disability community and create a responsive, inclusive and equal society.

Our Vision Statements:
1.     A coordinated system of services and supports exists.
2.     Regarding State government:
             a.  The state of Montana is responsive to people
                  with disabilities.  Montana laws address the
                  needs of services and accessiblity.
             b.  The Governor's Office focuses on the issues,
                 solutions and the removal of barriers.
             c.  Program services meet the needs of and
                 contribute to full accessiblity for people with
                 disabilities.
            d.  All relevant State departments are committed
                 to our work.  Problem solving, two-way
                 education and understanding are a norm.
3.     Employment opportunities are equal in pay, promotion and training.  The unemployment rate for the disabilities community reflects that of the general population.
4.     Adaquate transportation exists - at all hours - for people with disabilities across the state.
5.     Individuals impact all decisions affecting themselves and the community of people with disabilities and fully participate in advocacy.

Alliance Members must meet the following criteria:
1.  Policies and practices are directed by people with disabilities with a minimum of 51% of the decision-maiking body comprised of people with disabilities
2.  Work with disability related issues, and
3.  Mission statement advocates to improve the lives of people with disabilities

Alliance Members
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT)
Summit Independent Living Center
North Central Independent Living Services (NCILS)
Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities
Montana Association for the Deaf
Montana Advocacy Program
Brain Injury Association of Montana
ADAPT Montana Chapter
Montana Youth Leadership Forum

Associate Members
Associate Members are those organizations that who have chosen to partner with the Alliance to advance the issues of people with disabilities, but do not meet all the membership criteria.

August 21, 2006 Meeting