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The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities is one of 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), funded by the U.S.

The Rural Institute partners with advocates and communities to serve, train, research, develop and evaluate services that improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. Administration for Community Living. We promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities through education, research, and direct service. We value:

Respectful partnership
Inclusive decision making
Evidence- and pra

ctice-based solutions
Healthy interdependence
Rural community strength

To view our introductory video, click on the link:

https://youtu.be/-hEG543sVPM

09/10/2026

Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? This is a time to recognize the many pathways people take to overcome substance and alcohol use disorders.

Learn more and find resources using the following link: https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/treatment/opioid-addiction.html

09/04/2026

RTC:Rural recently published a new factsheet titled "A rationale for social return on investment."

Read the factsheet using the following link: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1055&context=ruralinst_employment

09/03/2026

A recent article in the Montana Free Press looked at some of the work the Research & Evaluation Team did last year regarding housing for Missoula youth. Read the article using the following link: https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/12/missoula-housing-program-relief-youth-aging-out-foster-care/?blm_aid=562655234

08/28/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Virtual Knowledge Translation Conference, Evolution in Knowledge Translation, which will take place on October 19th, 20th, and 22nd. The conference features sessions and speakers representing a wide range of practices, roles, and methods used to move research evidence into practice. Attendees will learn how KT changes across contexts and practical strategies that support resilient, effective KT efforts. Registration is free and attendees can earn up to 9.5 continuing education credits.

Register using the following link: https://ktdrr.org/conference2026/index.html

08/27/2026

RTC:Rural recently published a new factsheet titled “Data-Driven Decision-Making Capacity of State VR Agencies”

Read the factsheet using the following link: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=ruralinst_employment

08/21/2026

Family Voices is offering free online certificate programs designed for youth and families who want to transform health care. Whether you want to develop new leadership skills, expand your impact on national policy, or help your organization create sustainable family engagement initiatives, we have the program for you. Each online program is delivered through monthly Zoom meetings starting in fall 2026 and ending in summer 2027.

Who can apply?
Families of children and youth with special health care needs or disabilities
Youth 14+ with special health care needs/disabilities
Teams and initiatives from family-serving organizations looking to build sustainable youth and family engagement in their work
Interested?
Find out which program is right for you.
Apply online today.
For more information, reach out to Hannah at [email protected].

Learn more using the following link: https://familyvoices.org/leadershipprograms/

08/20/2026

It's a busy conference season already for the RIIC! Here's just a peek at the many different places the various arms of the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities will be showing up and presenting.

08/15/2026

Let us know if our website is meeting your accessibility needs! We're always looking for ways to improve and love hearing feedback.

Take the survey using the following link by scrolling to the bottom of our home page: https://www.umt.edu/rural-institute/

08/13/2026

MontCOMM 2026 kicks off tomorrow! Learn more using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montcomm-26-more-than-words-tickets-1988135428586

08/08/2026

The Power of Play: Free adaptive designs enhance sports for disabled Veterans, in the Veterans Administration's VA Research Currents, highlights the collection of designs for adaptive game and sports equipment that can be 3-D printed and assembled with readily-available materials, offering low cost solutions to full participation in sports and recreation. The article includes interviews with developers and project participants about the positive impact of these designs on their ability to enjoy more activities

Read the article using the following link: https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0726-Free-adaptive-designs-enhance-sports-for-disabled-Veterans.cfm

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University Of Montana, Corbin Hall
Missoula, MT
59812

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.umt.edu/rural-institute/

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