Get Involved in Opposing I-159

In order to keep I-159 off of the November ballot, we need to educate as many people as possible about the facts surrounding the initiative as well as about the quality in-home services that already exist here in Montana in order to prevent as many signatures as possible.

In order to get I-159 qualified for the November ballot, signature gatherers have until June 20, 2008 to collect over 22,000 signatures in 34 of Montana's 100 Legislative House Districts so the more signatures we can prevent, the better chance we have that this will die soon.

Things You Can Do:

• Learn more about I-159 by reading the initiative, the initiative's fiscal note, our I-159 Fact Sheet, and by browsing through the Frequently Asked Questions

• Talk to your family and friends about the facts surrounding I-159 and urge them not to sign the petition if they are approached by a signature gatherer

• Forward this website address to every person you know in Montana and help spread the word about what I-159 is really about

• If you see someone gathering signatures for I-159 ask them if you can see the initiative in it's entirety (by law they are required to have a copy with them). While you're there, ask them if they are aware of the existing in-home care services available and try to educate them on how I-159 really does not improve Montana's in-home services. If you are not able to do this, contact Summit ASAP and let us know where you saw the signature gatherer and we will attempt to get someone there.

• Volunteer your time with Summit to hand out fliers and talk with people about how I-159 is wrong for Montana

• Join the Montana Independent Living Action Alert System to stay up-to-date on this as well as other local, state, and national issues that affect people with disabilities

• We urge you not to sign the petition but of course, after you have studied all of the facts and you are sure you understand what this initiative will do to Montana's in-home care providers and recipients, if you still feel it is something you want to sign, then that is your decision

Summit Independent Living Center, Inc.
AGAINST I-159
P.O. Box 3184
Missoula, MT 59806
406-728-1630
Mike Mayer, Treasurer
Summit is an advocacy and resource center for people with disabilities
as well as an in-home, self-directed personal assistance program provider