Telecommunications Access Services for persons with Disabilities, Committee on

https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/mtap
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Montana Code Annotated http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0020/chapter_0150/part_0220/section_0120/0020-0150-0220-0120.html
Advisory Council
Oversight board to the Montana Telecommunications Access Program and Montana Relay, which were set up to ensure that Montanans who are Deaf, Deaf/Blind, Hard-of-Hearing, Speech or Mobility impaired are able to use traditional telecommunications equipment and services.
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3 Years

Current Members

Last NameFirst NameBoard PositionContact InformationTerm StartTerm End
BiblerRonDisabilities Community (Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing)
PO Box 161628
Big Sky, Montana 59718
9/21/20237/1/2025
CannonLisaLicensed Audiologist
Great Falls, Montana 59405
lcannon@msdb.k12.mt.us
11/13/20237/1/2026
HazelbakerLeeNon-Disabled, in business other than Telecommunications
127 Ridge Court
Dillon, Montana 59725
9/21/20237/1/2025
KjersemDana Representative of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
48 2nd Avenue
Ste. 213
Havre, Montana 59501
dkjersem@mt.gov
(406) 945-0041
7/22/20247/1/2027
LoganAshleeDisabilities Community (Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing)
Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
ameadmt@outlook.com
11/13/20237/1/2026
OdlinSherriPublic safety answering point with knowledge of comms issues for people who are deaf/hard-hearing
Missoula, Montana 59802
sodlin@missoulacounty.us
11/1/20216/30/2024
OwensMichelleIndependent Service Provider
Missoula, Montana 59808
mowens@blackfoot.com
7/22/20247/1/2027
PavaoJohnMember from the Department of Administration
125 N Roberts Street
Helena, Montana 59601
9/21/20237/1/2025
ShortenTinaPublic Service Commission (PSC) Representative
1701 Prospect Ave
PO Box 202601
Helena, Montana 59620
7/22/20247/1/2027
TerwilligerBobInterlata Carrier Representative
Billings, Montana 59101
bob.terwilliger@vision.net
1/1/20226/30/2025
ThompsonTomPerson with a disability
Missoula, Montana 59801
tomskilaw@gmail.com
9/21/20237/1/2025
TullochCamDisabilities Community (Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing)
Bozeman, Montana 59718
cukediver@gmail.com
11/13/20237/1/2026
VarnumBarbaraPerson without a disability, senior citizen
Polson, Montana 59860
bkvarnum@gmail.com
11/13/20237/1/2026

Current Openings

 PositionTerm LengthIntended Start Date
Apply Now!Member from the Department of Administration  ASAP
Apply Now!Non-Disabled, in business other than Telecommunications  ASAP
Apply Now!Person with a disability  ASAP
Apply Now!Disabilities Community (Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing)3 Years ASAP
Apply Now!Public safety answering point with knowledge of comms issues for people who are deaf/hard-hearing  ASAP

11/23/2024 04:12 PM