MonTECH

04/11/2026

"For blind travelers, the world reveals itself differently. To find out how, a writer joined a 10-day journey through northern India — on a tour designed for the visually impaired. Here’s what he learned."

A writer joined a 10-day journey through northern India — on a tour designed for the visually impaired. Here’s what he learned.

04/10/2026

This is what MonTECH is dealing with. How's YOUR Friday goin'? 😎

04/10/2026

Seven million Americans have vision impairment. With so much of our lives playing out in social media, including the sharing of important information, you can ensure your friends (and friends of friends) don't miss out on the fun or the info by making your posts accessible. It's easy peasy!

Whenever you post a picture, take 20 seconds to add a brief description. Don't forget to include the tone or joke! Adding one or two sentences means anyone using software or accessibility features for low vision/blindness can 'hear' your photo as they're scrolling. Cool, and you can learn how to do it right now! Instructions for FB and IG below.

Instagram: Upload your image, click 'Next' in the upper-right corner, choose your filter then click 'Next' again. Under "Accessibility" a window will open. Write a brief description of your image and click "Share."

Facebook: Upload your image. In the upper-right corner of the photo, click on the three dots. Click on "Edit alt text" and add your description. Click "Done" and "Post."

04/09/2026

Springtime - ideal for bird watching! Adaptive equipment can support bird nerds who have mobility challenges, vision impairment, are hard of hearing, or have learning disabilities! Whether you're a full-on twitcher or just like being outside in nature, there are tools to ensure you can birdwatch despite physical challenges.

Check out Birdability.org. Many items on their list of adaptive equipment for birding can be borrowed by any Montanan for free through MonTECH. See examples below. Reach out with questions: MT-AT.org, (406) 243-5511, montech@mso.umt.edu

Rollator walkers with seats for taking breaks
Seat canes
All-terrain walkers and wheelchairs
Communication apps

https://www.birdability.org/adaptive-birding-equipment
Suggested equipment:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fbd78994a599a774a4156dd/t/68782655285eb758d6f01059/1752704597490/Adaptive+Equipment+for+Birding+Loaner+Closets.pdf

04/09/2026

It's official! Montana ABLE just emailed a supplement notice to account holders: Montanans who became disabled before their 46th birthday are eligible for an ABLE account. ABLE accounts allow people to save money for big expenses or a 'rainy day' without impacting vital benefits necessary for food, shelter, and healthcare.

Up until now, only those who became disabled before their 26th birthdays could have ABLE accounts. Learn more about these accounts here: https://savewithable.com/mt/home.html

04/09/2026

**UPDATE: a home has been found for Jettmobile.** Crawling isn't just a milestone - it's a new level of independent exploration! Here you see Creepster Crawler, Jettmobile, and our latest crawling aid: the Krabat Pilot. Krabat can assist children up to 5 years old/55lbs, helping to build the strength and coordination needed to crawl independently. Any Montanan can borrow these devices for free for 90 days at a time; contact MonTECH to learn more. **Side note: we're looking for a long-term home for the blue Jettmobile!**

MT-AT.org

04/08/2026

Do you have an idea for your own business, but don't know how to make it happen? Self-employment looks different in rural and tribal communities, and resources should reflect that! The Tribal VR Self-employment Kit is a free, step-by-step guide covering everything from developing a business plan and setting up a budget to marketing. It's free; find it here:

04/07/2026

Are you a hunter, fisherman, or general outdoorsman with mobility challenges? "Grab your favorite cup of coffee and hang out with the Accessible Hunter community. It’s a great chance to talk hunting, gear, outdoor stories, and whatever else comes up." Message their page for the Zoom link.

Join us for the Accessible Hunter Coffee Club Zoom Meeting

Grab your favorite cup of coffee, and hang out with the Accessible Hunter community. It’s a great chance to talk hunting, gear, outdoor stories, and whatever else comes up.

📅 April 27th
⏰ 6:00 PM Eastern Time

Message us for the Zoom link!

Alt Text: Graphic promoting an Accessible Hunter Coffee Club Zoom meeting. The design features a skeleton wearing a red beanie sitting in a tracked wheelchair while drinking coffee, centered inside a circular “Accessible Hunter Coffee Club” logo. Two steaming coffee mugs sit on each side of the wheelchair. At the top the text reads “Zoom Meeting.” Below the logo it reads “April 27th – 6:00 pm Eastern Time,” with a note inviting people to join the Accessible Hunter Coffee Club Zoom meeting. The background is black with red and cream accents.

04/07/2026

Ooo, Mr. Maples really wants those treats raining down on the floor. But he abstains - because he's a total pro.

04/04/2026

MonTECH has a RAD RaceRunner (size large) that is wasting away in storage. It's springtime and it should be outside! On the track, on sidewalks, on country roads... where-evs, but OUT!

Any Montanan with a disability can borrow RaceRunner for 30 days at a time. Request it through our website or call. (You will need a brief therapist approval form to borrow the freeing and fantastic RaceRunner; pick-up and drop-off at our Missoula office.) Learn more about the specs on our website.

RaceRunning is an innovative sport for disabled people with impaired balance, and is a Danish invention, the first RaceRunner was constructed in 1991.

04/03/2026

Diligently checkin' the charge on one of our patient lifts.