DPHHS hosts disability employment summit

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 236

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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The Department of Public Health and Human Services recently hosted its fourth annual Disability Employment Summit in an effort to increase job access for Montanans.

DPHHS reported there are around 79,000 Montanans with disabilities aged 18 to 64. There are about 41,000 Montanans with disabilities in the workforce and an additional 3,000 that are in the labor force but are currently unemployed.

“The summit is an excellent opportunity for Montana businesses to learn from experts …

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