Montana Adaptive Equipment Program

Montana Adaptive Equipment Program (MAEP) offers adaptive equipment services to Montanans with developmental disabilities. These services include an equipment recycle program, equipment loan, purchase of new equipment, and professional evaluations for determination of appropriate adaptive equipment.

Program participants must be eligible for services through the Developmental Disabilities Program, Department of Public Health and Human Services. MAEP will work directly with primary occupational and physical therapists, case managers, durable medical equipment suppliers, participants and family members around the state to ensure provision of the most appropriate adaptive equipment. When needed, MAEP will assist a consumer and/or family in locating an experienced adaptive equipment therapist.

The MAEP equipment recycle program is located in Missoula but services the entire state of Montana. MAEP has an eclectic range of adaptive equipment that consists of new and used devices that have been purchased or donated to the program. This equipment can be used for evaluation and trial purposes and can be given to participants when long term loan is appropriate. New equipment purchased through MAEP is equipment that would not be covered through an individual’s primary insurance, such as a back up wheelchair, a car seat, a positioning seat for home, or a grab bar. Due to limited funds, equipment services are prioritized according to needs, and no more than $800 per year per person can be spent on equipment for program participants.

For inquiries regarding MAEP services or donations contact MAEP via email.

The Montana Adaptive Equipment Program (MAEP) is funded by Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Disability Services Division, Developmental Disabilities Program.