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The Montana Ranch Where Autistic People Are Wranglers and Guides

Erik’s Ranch & Retreats, a guest ranch near Livingston, Montana, employs autistic people as concierges, guides, wranglers, cooks and other staff across its 230-acre property. These hands-on hospitality roles are described as fostering inclusion, independence, and community connection.

Original reporting: Reasons to be Cheerful · 1 min read

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Illustrative photo: Three young people in jackets and cowboy hats stand in a sandy corral; one holds the lead rope of a chestnut horse, with metal fencing and a program sign visible behind them.
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Why this is good news

Autistic people at the ranch are employed in multiple hospitality roles, giving them defined responsibilities and participation in ranch operations. The supplied description indicates these roles foster inclusion, independence, and stronger community connection for staff and the ranch setting.

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How does Erik’s Ranch assess or document whether these hands-on hospitality roles foster inclusion, independence, and community connection?

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