Events - LIFTT

Happy Thanksgiving 2023

Happy Thanksgiving 2023!

LIFTT Offices are closed Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th, so our team can celebrate with their friends and families.

We will reopen on Monday, November 27th at 8 a.m.

All of us at LIFTT wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving 2023!

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 people with disabilities 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, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Veterans Day 2023: LIFTT Offices closed November 10

In honor of Veterans Day 2023, LIFTT offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023. We will reopen on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 8 a.m. LIFTT thanks all who have or are serving in the armed forces. Your service and sacrifice on behalf of our freedoms is appreciated.

On this Veterans Day 2023 and everyday: If you or someone you know are a veteran with a disability living in our service area, we would be pleased to visit with you to see how LIFTT might serve you. LIFTT can be reached at (406) 259-5181 (Billings), (406) 948-8500 (Glendive), or through our website at liftt.org/contact.

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 people with disabilities 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, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

LIFTT offices closed on Monday October 9

The Billings and Glendive offices of Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) will be closed in observance of the public holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 8 a.m.

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 people with disabilities 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 southcentral Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app on Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Vaccine Clinics

Thanks to all who took part in our vaccine clinics this fall. Thank you also to all the community partners who made these clinics possible. There are currently no further mobile vaccine clinics scheduled. If/when more are scheduled, they will be posted here. COVID-19, influenza, and several other vaccines are still available from our partners at Pharm406 (1410 38th Street W in Billings). Pharm406 vaccine clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. For more information, call Pharm406 at (406) 717-6100. You can also reach LIFTT through our contact page or at (406) 259-5181 (Billings) or (406) 948-8500 to find out about other vaccine clinics and resources near you.

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 people with disabilities 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, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

ADVC/ACL Funding Disclaimer

ADA Celebrations TODAY @ Noon in Billings & Glendive!

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) invites all to join us at our offices in Billings (1201 Grand Avenue) and Glendive (120 S. Kendrick Ave.) on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, for a celebration of the 33rd Anniversary of the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The landmark bipartisan civil rights legislation, which marked the first time in history a nation put into law the concept that people with disabilities are first and foremost citizens entitled to the same rights, protections, and access to their communities as non-disabled persons was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in a White House ceremony on July 26, 1990.

Billings

From noon to 2 p.m., there will be a Job and Resource Fair in the front parking lot where all are invited to explore job opportunities as well as programs and services that can help them obtain skills and resources that promote independence.

LIFTT would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for prioritizing disability inclusion in the workforce: RiverStone Health, STEP Inc., the Billings Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Yellowstone County, Montana Job Service, Montana Vocational Rehabilitation & Blind Low Vision Services, The Montana Statewide Independent Living Council, the Healthy by Design Coalition, The Montana Department of Justice, and the Montana Commissioner of Insurance and Securities.

In addition to the information tables, the RiverStone Health mobile vaccination unit will be on-site offering to those 18 years and older, COVID-19, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and HPV vaccines (Human papillomavirus). Those wishing to receive shots are asked to have their insurance information with them if available.

The 406 Wings food truck will be on-site with lunch for purchase and at 1 p.m. there will be Free ADA birthday cake, ice cream, and coffee courtesy of LIFTT, Altana FCU, and City Brew.

At 2 p.m. in the LIFTT Community Room, disabled and political leaders will offer brief remarks on the meaning of the ADA and how integrated employment is critical for the creation of a truly diverse and inclusive society.

Glendive

From noon to 4 p.m. at the Glendive LIFTT office (120 South Kendrick Avenue) LIFTT team members will be providing information on the history & legacy of the ADA as well as about the agencies’ programs and services which are designed to empower people with disabilities to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities.

The Crazy Asian’s Kitchen and Bully Burgers & Bites food trucks will be on-site with lunch for purchase and at 1 p.m. there will be Free ADA birthday cake and coffee courtesy of LIFTT.

Later at sunset, Love Like Justice will help LIFTT mark the ADA anniversary by lighting the historic Bell Street Bridge in LIFTT’s teal and orange colors.

For more information about the ADA Celebration please contact LIFTT @ (406) 259-5181 (Billings), (406) 948-8500 (Glendive), or look for updates at liftt.org or on our Apple or Android Mobile App

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 people with disabilities 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, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app on Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Workshop Orientation

On July 18, between 9 a.m. -3 p.m., at the LIFTT Billings Office (1201 Grant Avenue) LIFTT Team members will be conducting orientation for three upcoming free multi-session workshops that will be occurring in Billings later this summer. These workshops include “Living Well in Community,” “Community Living Skills” and “Learn how to Adult 101.” For more information about these workshops contact LIFTT team members Tara Robison or Tanya Thomas

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 people with disabilities 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 southcentral Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app on Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here

Billings LIFTT to sell Gainan’s Fundraising Cards 7/17 through 7/31

The members of LIFTT’s Billings Team will be selling Ganian’s fundraiser cards from July 17 through July 31, 2023. The cards provide the purchaser with access to a variety of free items and discounts redeemable at both the Midtown and Heights Gainan’s locations. Cards are $10 each and 100% of the proceeds from all cards sold go towards furthering LIFTT’s mission.

For more information on how to buy a card contact LIFTT’s Billings office at (406) 259-5181 or speak to a Billings LIFTT team member. LIFTT thanks Gainan’s for providing us with this fundraising opportunity.

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 people with disabilities 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 southcentral Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app on Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

LIFTT closed May 29 for Memorial Day

LIFTT's Offices will be closed on Monday, May, 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.<br />

In honor of Memorial Day, LIFTT’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 8 a.m.

Everyone, please have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

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 people with disabilities 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 southcentral Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app on Apple or Google Play.

LIFTT Board of Directors to meet May 11

The board of directors of Living Independently for Today &Tomorrow (LIFTT) will meet on Thursday, May 11, 2023, beginning at 4 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually using the Zoom platform. The public is invited to attend and offer comments during the public comment period.

Click here to view or download the meeting agenda and Zoom information for May 11, 2023, LIFTT board of directors meeting. (Adobe PDF)

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 people with disabilities 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 southcentral Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app on Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

LIFTT Board of Directors to meet May 4

The board of directors of Living Independently for Today &Tomorrow (LIFTT) will meet on Thursday, May 4, 2023, beginning at 4 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually using the Zoom platform. The public is invited to attend and offer comments during the public comment period.

Click here to view or download the meeting agenda and Zoom information for May 4, 2023, LIFTT board of directors meeting. (Adobe PDF)

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 people with disabilities 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 southcentral Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app on Apple or Google Play.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.