Mark your calendars and get ready to party with purpose — LIFTT is thrilled to announce our upcoming celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! It’s more than an event — it’s a milestone in the movement for equity, independence, and inclusion for people with disabilities nationwide.
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LIFTT’s Billings office, 1241 Crawford Drive, we’ll gather as a community to honor the legacy of the ADA, spotlight our local heroes, and remind the world that accessibility is a right, not a privilege.
What’s in Store?
You won’t want to miss this! We’ve got an amazing lineup that’s shaping up to be the highlight of the summer:
- 20+ organizations confirmed — a true collaboration of advocates, allies, and changemakers.
- 7 guest speakers, each with powerful stories and visionary insight.
- Living Well in Community Graduation- Celebrate our exceptional LWC students as they complete the 11-week program
- 5 LIFTT speakers — including Jed Barton, Jen Hawkinson, Tonette Jensen, Darren Able, and Carlos Ramalho — are ready to ignite the crowd with energy and purpose.
- Raffles, sweet treats, and surprises galore, including a special basket designed by Theresa Sand and funded in part by Scheels.
- Cake AND cupcakes — because celebrations should be delicious.
Chill, Sip & Celebrate
Thanks to a generous donation from Mazevo, we’ll be serving up iced coffee to keep you cool and energized, along with our cozy hot coffee and tea station for those who like their caffeine the classic way. Expect a few flavored creamers, too — we believe coffee should be fun.
Community, Connection & Commemorative Shirts
Our volunteers and peer supporters are the heart of this event, and they’ll be honored with free event shirts — a small token of our massive appreciation. Want one? You’ll have to come and see how you can be part of the celebration next year!
More Than a Party
This isn’t just a day of speeches and sugar — it’s a hands-on, inclusive experience. The Western Heritage Center will be providing an exhibit flyer as part of the celebration. And yes, LIFTT tents, chairs, tables, and the crew from Billings to Glendive will be making this event a full-scale community effort.
Staff are rolling up their sleeves, setting up early, and making sure every detail is just right. Because this isn’t just an event — it’s our legacy.
Stay in the Loop and Thanks to our Team!
We’re updating our flyer and inviting everyone to like and share the event on Facebook. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet — this is your sign! Come for the connection, stay for the celebration, and leave with the inspiration to keep pushing forward.
A massive shoutout to the amazing folks making it all happen: Anya Pulis, Holly Hanson, Jed Barton, Tanya Thomas, Rachial Combs, Danial Grubaugh, Mike Nelson, Lauren Hunley, and so many others working together to ensure this ADA celebration reflects the spirit of Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow.
Join us, Celebrate with us, Reflect and reimagine with us
Whether you’re a long-time advocate, a curious community member, or someone just learning about the ADA, there’s a place for you here.
Don’t miss our LIFTT’s ADA Celebration on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1241 Crawford Drive in Billings. Let’s celebrate 35 years of progress — and keep the momentum going for the next 35!
About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides aging and disabled members of the community with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.