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Montana Advocacy Groups Gets New Office – Disability Rights Montana

July 25, 2008 /

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Disability Rights Montana http://www.mtadv.org/ , an advocacy group for the disabled, celebrated their new office in Helena, dedicating the building the people and cause they serve.

The non-profit group supports Montana’s disabled community by providing a fully accessible meeting area, legal representation, individual advocacy and education. In short, making every day life inclusive for the disabled.

By Alden Downing

Full Story and Video: http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/25921214.html

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Disability Rights Montana holds open house

By LARRY KLINE – Independent Record

Disability Rights Montana has a new home in Helena, in a building that allows the organization to control costs and expand the services it provides to its clients.

The organization, which serves as Montana’s federally designated advocacy and legal group for people with mental, physical and developmental challenges, now resides at 1022 Chestnut St. Its offices previously were located on Park Avenue.

Full Story: http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/07/26/local/60lo_080726_disability.txt