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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-26 Correspondence - Disability Rights Montana-Growth Rings - This Lunch Party Might Change Disability Politics in MontanaFrom:Disability Rights Montana - Growth Rings To:Bozeman Public Comment Subject:[EXTERNAL]This Lunch Party Might Change Disability Politics in Montana Date:Tuesday, May 5, 2026 8:33:47 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Every paid subscription supports Disability Rights Montana’s work across Montana. Federal funding is nowhere near sufficient to meet the advocacy and culture change work that is needed. You can help fund the future you want to see! on the road.mp4 Watch now This Lunch Party Might ChangeDisability Politics in Montana This episode of the Growth Rings podcast is a raw reaction to yesterday's504 party and where we o from here. READ IN APP What happens when more than 100 people from across Montana show up for a lunchtime “party” outside the Attorney General’s office? In this episode, I break down what really happened at the 504 Party in Helena— and why it might mark a turning point for disability politics, disability culture, and disability self‑advocacy in Montana. I’m recording this on the road, driving from Helena to Crow Agency, thinking out loud about: How disability community organizing actually works in our state Why culture building might be more powerful than traditional lobbying What it means to build cross‑disability coalitions in Montana How events like this lunch can scale into real political and cultural change I also share what’s coming next this summer, including: A statewide Crip Camp film tour and community conversations get the tour to come to your town MAY 5 A new Disability Culture Cookbook project share your recipe A candidate survey where people with disabilities set the agenda—and politicians have to respond what do you want to know from candidates Montana is often described as “a small town stretched across a long road.” That turns out to be a strength. When people show up, things move fast. If you care about: Disability rights in Montana Rural disability advocacy Grassroots political organizing Disability culture, identity, and power Community‑based change that actually works —you’re in the right place. David Share Upgrade to paid Leave a comment David Carlson Executive Director Disability Rights Montana You’re currently a free subscriber to Life Beyond Compliance. Upgrading to paid subscriptions supports Disability Rights Montana’s work across Montana. Federal funding is no where near sufficient to meet the advocacy and culture change work that is needed. You can help fund the future you want to see! Upgrade to paid LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Disability Rights Montana1022 Chestnut Street, Helena, MT 59601 Unsubscribe