Seats at the Roundtable: Guidance on the Training and Resource Priorities of Rural CILs

Authors

• Jeff Gutierrez, University of Montana - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities
• Luke Santore, University of Montana - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities

Document Type

Fact Sheet

Publisher

RTC:Rural

Publication Date

5-2026

Disciplines

Demography, Population, and Ecology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology

Abstract

In October 2025, RTC:Rural staff hosted a roundtable session in Portland, OR, at the annual APRIL (Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living) Conference. The session, Collaborating for Rural Outreach and Assessing the Resource and Training Needs of Rural CIL Staff and Consumers, provided participants with the opportunity to inform future research, training, and development projects and build partnerships for future collaborations.This factsheet provides a synthesized synopsis of the roundtable discussions.

Keywords

rural, disability, independent living, centers for independent living, disability training

Rights

© 2026 RTC:Rural

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

Project Number

90DPKT0007

Recommended Citation

Gutierrez, J. & Santore, L. (May 2026). Seats at the Roundtable: Guidance on the Training and Resource Priorities of Rural CILs. The Rural Institute on Inclusive Communities, University of Montana. Missoula, MT. Retrieved from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/ruralinst_independent_living_community_participation/111