Disability Advisors

Disability Advisors are people with disability that also have experience or expertise in an area of public health or chronic disease prevention. For example, a person who is Deaf/hard of hearing and is a survivor of cancer.

Disability Advisors serve on statewide public health planning committees and coalitions to amplify the voices of the disability community. Their role is to make sure that accessibility is prioritized, health equity includes disability, and barriers to health are removed with inclusive solutions.

The Montana Disability and Health Program currently supports seven active Disability Advisors on eight different coalitions or workgroups. To learn more about our active Disability Advisors or how to become a Disability Advisor, scroll down to the next sections.

Active Disability Advisors

Isaac Baldry of Miles City and University of Montana

• Montana Statewide Health Improvement Plan

Travis Hoffman of Missoula and Summit Independent Living

• Montana Crisis Care Guidance Workgroup (PDF)

Stacey Johnston-Gleason of Ronan

• Montana Cancer Control Coalition Steering Committee

Liz Ann Kudrna of Bozeman

• Bike Walk Montana Board

Kelly Murray

• AHEC Health Equity Regional Taskforce (South Central)

Tom Thompson of Missoula and Summit Independent Living Center

• AHEC Health Equity Regional Taskforce (Western)
• Bike Walk Montana Board
• Free Cycles Missoula

Open Disability Advisor Positions

• Montana Stroke Workgroup
• Montana Asthma Advisory Group
• Montana Diabetes Advisory Coalition
• Montana Oral Health Program
• Nutrition and Physical Activity Community of Practice
• Montana Emergency Support Functions #8 – Public Health and Medical Services
• AHEC Health Equity Regional Taskforce (North Central and Eastern)

Become a Disability Advisor!

1. Read the Disability Advisor position description and job responsibilities (PDF).
2. Complete the application requirements:
   • Cover Letter – emphasize why you’d be a good fit as a Disability Advisor.
   • Resume – list your previous education and experience.
   • Contact information for 3 personal references
3. Submit all application requirements to Mackenzie.Jones@mt.gov

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

If you have questions or want to talk more about the commitment, please email MTDH Program Manager at Mackenzie.Jones@mt.gov or call 406-444-2744.