Montana Association for the Blind - Roe River Chapter

10/15/2026

🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! THE GREAT MONTANA WHITE CANE CHALLENGE BEGINS! 🎉

Today, October 15—White Cane Safety Day—the Montana Association for the Blind is launching an exciting statewide adventure!

We're sending a symbolic white cane on a 1,030-mile journey across Montana, from the Idaho border to the North Dakota border, stopping along the way to celebrate communities and MAB chapters.

Our goal? Raise $50,000 to support programs that help blind and low-vision Montanans build skills, confidence, and independence!

🚶 Every $50 donated moves our White Cane approximately ONE MILE across Montana!

Whether you give $10, $50, or $500, every contribution helps move us forward.

Will you help us get started?

🌐 Donate or follow the journey:
https://mabsop.org/pages/gmwcc/index.php

☎️ 406-442-9411

One cane. One state. 1,030 miles toward independence!

Image of Montana with the route of the white cane marked in red from one side of the state to the other.

10/08/2026

The mission of MAB is to promote the social and economic self-sufficiency of blind and low-vision Montanans through the facilitation of quality education, training, community, employment, and adaptive services, in addition to fostering a positive understanding of blindness. We envision a Montana in....

10/07/2026

NEW! More Than Blindness Podcast!!! Posted by Ed Worrell & Misty Allen on 2026-10-07 09:30 | Category: podcast Blindness is a chapter in our story—not the whole book. Hosted by Misty and Ed, two blind members of the Montana Association for the Blind, More Than Blindness dives into the real, unfilt...

10/01/2026

Welcome to October!

Our October newsletter highlights active programming across Montana Association for the Blind (MAB) chapters, featuring monthly meetings, educational presentations on transit and guide dogs, community outreach events like candidate forums and White Cane Safety Month awareness, and fundraising activities including a bingo night, bake sales, and sponsorship for a member participating in the Ski for Light event. Members can also participate in various ongoing social and skill-building opportunities—such as Braille practice, a Low Vision Center drop-in, book club, bowling, and the statewide MAB Connect call—while keeping in mind key administrative deadlines like Observer submissions (October 5th) and signed chapter agreements (October 15th). The  blog post link is in the comments. 

09/24/2026

09/18/2026

In Remembrance: Alice Ridl (1935–2026)
The Montana Association for the Blind honors the memory of Alice Ridl, a pillar of our community who passed away at 91.
Alice’s connection to MAB began with her family around 1946—even before our official 1947 incorporation. After attending the MAB Summer Orientation Program in 1951, she dedicated over 50 years to the organization. She served 20 years on the MAB Board of Directors, acted as a senior companion, and was a long-time member of the Great Falls chapter (now the Roe River Chapter).
Alice was also proud to share how the MAB Memorial Fund helped her purchase her first home in Great Falls. Beyond MAB, she gave back through Opportunities Inc., Head Start, and the Moose Lodge.
We are deeply grateful for Alice’s decades of leadership and service. She will be missed by friends and members across Montana.

https://mabsop.org/posts/alice-ridl/index.php

09/10/2026

Welcome to Great Falls, everyone! 🎉
The Roe River Chapter is absolutely thrilled to welcome all board members, attendees, and presenters to the Holiday Inn Convention Center for the state convention!
This weekend is going to be incredibly special as we celebrate our historic milestone: "80 Years Serving the Blind." We have an amazing few days of learning, connecting, and celebrating ahead of us.
Safe travels to everyone making their way here today! Drop a 👋 in the comments to let us know when you’ve made it to town!
View the complete schedule here: https://mabrrc.org/pages/convention-schedule@