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By Scott Thomas I wrote about my experience designing an accessible home in part one, now we will cover the more exciting “smart home” dynamic. When designing an accessible and […]

The Outreach Coordinator, MonTECH at Rural Institute position is now posted on the UM Jobs website under “Staff” postings and will be on Higher Ed Jobs today. This position will […]

By Scott Thomas Almost exactly two years ago, we moved from a small inaccessible apartment into an accessible 1,200 square foot home we built. We were fortunate to have someone […]

By Scott Thomas A couple hundred yards down river a beautiful bald eagle scooped a small fish out of the bend, then gently soared up river over our heads. Once […]

MonTECH specializes in Assistive Technology. We strive to ensure that all people in Montana have equitable access to assistive technology devices and services in order to enhance their independence, productivity, and quality […]

You are invited to the annual Missoula Community ADA Picnic on  July 15th at McCormick Park.  Our annual picnic/potluck is from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Summit is providing chicken […]

My name is Anna-Margaret Goldman and I’m the new Program Director for MonTECH. I am excited to be here at MonTECH and I am looking forward to learning about our […]

By Scott Thomas Nearly 50 years have passed since Stephen Hawking and others pioneered communication technology for people with disabilities. Hawking’s first creation was a small keypad attached to the […]

http://missoulian.com/lifestyles/booming/how-visitable-homes-benefit-you-and-your-community/article_2da90454-d772-5eff-ab06-c242fcce1034.html A home is foundational to our well-being. For most, our home provides us with a sense of security, safety, and a place where we most often spend time with […]

All,   We have been advocating standing programs which are generally well-incorporated into K-12 IEP’s, but hardly ever seen in planning for transitions, college and/or work for adults with ID. […]