MonTECH

01/12/2026

MonTECH's MATL loan is making it possible for Dianne to continue her adventurous, rustic lifestyle in the woods of western Montana. Find out how: https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/matl-makes-life-in-the-woods-easier-to-manage/

01/10/2026

MonTECH's team is obviously not certified to drive heavy machinery... Next week we'll demonstrate how to drive them with switches. Fingers crossed we manage it with less mayhem. Follow us so you don't miss it!

01/10/2026

Friyay is a good day to play in the dirt. 😎 MonTECH has new switch-adapted toys, and our little consumers are going to LOVE these! (Some of our bigger consumers too!) With most switch-adapted toys, you press one or two buttons to cause one or two actions. This dump truck, excavator, and bull dozer are way cooler than that! You can see the five-switch layouts we set up for each one. Stay tuned for video next week!

(These toys are available for any Montanan with a disability to borrow for free. Free shipping and free return shipping. Play for 30 days before it's time to return! These toys were purchased from a Montana-based business: https://adapted4u.mayhem.my/store.)

01/08/2026

MonTECH's incredible Sandbox Project provided training on inclusive classroom practices to 600+ of Montana's 800 licensed childcare providers. Awesome, yes? The funding ended, but the benefits continue as the Sandbox team ships out packages to 103 daycares and preschools that did not participate in the program. Free training and free kits of tools and toys to keep are still available through Sandbox! Learn more: https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/the-sandbox-project/

01/08/2026

Life Is Good is Brailling Ts!

01/07/2026

Our hearty congratulations to Karri and Aspen Adult Services for finding a way to purchase a chic, accessible van! That's no easy thing. Remember, if you can't find other resources to purchase an accessible vehicle, MonTECH's MATL loans may be the perfect option. Easy application process, low interest rate of 3.5%. Find more info at https://www.matl.ruraldynamics.org/. Contact Melissa if you have questions: mhoffman@ruraldynamics.org. Contact julie.williams@mso.umt.edu if you need help filling out your application.

Karri will be rolling in 2026 with her 2023 Chrysler Pacifica! Adaptations will take about two months and if you’d like to help pay for the cost of the van, you can donate through Aspen.

Be sure to write us a note so we know how you want your money earmarked.
www.givetoaspen.org

01/05/2026

MonTECH is back to regular business hours after the holiday hubbub! In case you've forgotten how to find our main location in Missoula, allow Darla and Maddy to show you 😁

Missoula hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-4:00
Billings hours: by appointment Monday-Thursday. Call: (406) 657-2089

https://youtu.be/mE1X1RavYc8?si=yoF87DtUdnq_SbQm

Join us on a journey to MonTECH in Missoula, MT as we explain visual directions from both the North (I-90) and South (Bitterroot) sides of town. If you requi...

12/29/2025

Blind Justice! Keep reaching for that dream, Zoe!

12/26/2025

Thank you to Mom for sending this pic of Thomas using MonTECH's switch-adapted cymbal to rock his school's holiday concert! MonTECH has expanded our loan closet for accessible music. Make sure your school team knows that! Check out the links below to see three of our awesome new music devices. Contact us about borrowing them and free help to learn how they work: montech@mso.umt.edu

https://www.digitmusic.co.uk/

https://www.soundbeam.co.uk/

https://www.dancingdots.com/main/index.htm

12/24/2025

Future physical therapists came to MonTECH for some hands-on with adaptive equipment. They were interested, open-minded, dive-right-in people – our favorite kind.

12/24/2025

GIVE-AWAY: This Buddy Roll-in Shower Chair is in great condition! Available for pick-up from a generous donor living in the Missoula area. She may be willing to wait a month if it takes you a bit to arrange pick-up. Contact Shawna if you want it; first come, first showered. (Sorry...) Write shawna.hanson@mso.umt.edu

12/23/2025

Switch-adapted silly string? Oh YEAH!!