Our Mission

The MSDB Foundation provides funding for academic opportunity and social development for Montana’s deaf children and blind children to better prepare them for independent lives.

• Each child deserves the right to receive a safe and fair education.
• Our students are capable of becoming productive and contributing members of society.
• Every child should have the best-trained educators.
• In closing the gap between state funding and student opportunity for success.
• We are stewards of the Foundation’s funds.

Foundation Accomplishments

The MSDB Foundation has provided materials and equipment that has direct benefit to students and staff. Many of these supports are provided on an ongoing basis.

• Bowling Alley Renovation
• ADA Accessible Stage
• Smartboards for every classroom
• Magnifying reader (statewide project)
• Computer technology equipment
• Library materials
• An accessible playground
• One cottage wing renovation
• Job training and career preparation
• Assistive technology
• Capital improvements on campus

The MSDB Foundation supports a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities that improve the students’ social skills, self-confidence, quality of life, and education. These include:

• Games for the visually impaired
• Week-long summer camps for students from across the state
• Family Learning Weekends
• Field trips
• Holiday parties, proms, and a yearbook
• Individual financial assistance to students and families in need related to educational opportunities