Montana Disability Employment Summit May 13-14 Helena
Summary
MT DPHHS announced the 2026 Montana Disability Employment Summit scheduled for May 13-14 in Helena. The free two-day event aims to equip Montana employers with tools for building inclusive teams through disability-driven innovation, featuring sessions on youth employment pathways, entrepreneur showcases, and workplace accommodations.
What changed
The 2026 Montana Disability Employment Summit announced by DPHHS will take place May 13-14 at Blue Cross Blue Shield building in Helena. The event features sessions on disability inclusion advantages, youth employment pathways, entrepreneur showcases, and workplace accommodations led by The Harkin Institute and national experts.
For Montana employers, this summit provides practical guidance on inclusive hiring practices and compliance with disability employment regulations. Employers attending will gain insights into competitive advantages of diverse workforces and resources for creating accessible workplaces under Montana's workforce initiatives.
What to do next
- Register for the summit if interested in disability employment best practices
- Review Governor Gianforte's 406 JOBS workforce initiative
- Explore workplace accommodation resources from Montana universities
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 06 2026
Contact:
Jon Ebelt, Communications Director,
DPHHS, (406) 444-0936, (406) 461-3757
jebelt@mt.gov
Build a Dynamic Workforce: Join the 2026 Montana Disability Employment Summit
HELENA, MT — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) today announced the 2026 Montana Disability Employment Summit is set for May 13–14 in Helena.
The summit aims to provide Montana employers with the tools and insights necessary to build resilient, innovative teams by embracing disability-driven innovation.
“This summit is about ensuring Montana’s industry has the talent needed to compete in a global economy,” said Chanda Hermanson, Administrator for the DPHHS Disability Employment and Transitions Division. “By showcasing the entrepreneurial journeys of Montanans with disabilities and the success of our local employers, we are proving that inclusive hiring is not just the right thing to do - it is a business imperative that drives long-term value for the entire state.”
The event will kick off with an interactive session led by The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement on the competitive advantages of disability inclusion, demonstrating that diverse workforces are more profitable and innovative.
Attendees will explore Governor Greg Gianforte’s “406 JOBS” workforce initiative and hear directly from Montanans with disabilities who have successfully transitioned into competitive community employment.
Highlights of the Summit include:
- Pathways to Paychecks: A student-led discussion regarding youth transitioning into Montana’s six high-demand industries
- Innovation Showcase: A panel featuring Montana entrepreneurs with disabilities sharing their unique business journeys
- Industry Perspectives: A fireside chat with Steve Sukup, President and CEO of Sukup Manufacturing Co., on navigating the future economy
- Practical Solutions: Sessions on workplace accommodations and accessibility, led by national experts and Montana’s top universities The summit is free to attend and will be held at the Blue Cross Blue Shield building located at 2645 Alice Street in Helena.
Registration for the 2026 Montana Disability Employment Summit is now open. Visit 2026 Montana Disability Employment Summit to secure your place at this year’s conference.
About VRBS: Montana VRBS provides a variety of services to help Montanans with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs, while assisting businesses in finding qualified employees and creating accessible workplaces.
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