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Montana Assistive Technology Program
The Montana Assistive Technology Program (MATP) is the Statewide AT Program funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 as amended and its requirements and mandated activities. MATP’s lead agency is Montana DPHHS: Disability Services Division, Vocational Rehabilitation Services. The program is located within the University of Montana Rural Institute on Disabilities, Missoula, and serves all Montanans with disabilities and their supports.
MATP provides AT information and services in the areas of education, employment, community living, and telecommunications. MATP's services are consistent with the Rural Institute's mission of enhancing the independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of individuals with disabilities through consumer responsiveness as defined in the AT act.
In achieving these goals, MATP provides the following free of charge:
- A short-term AT Equipment Loan Program for individuals to borrow and try AT devices for evaluation purposes before purchasing (available online)
- An AT Demonstration Center for individuals and/or groups to explore, see, and try various AT devices
- An online Equipment Exchange forum for the reutilization of AT devices through give-always, exchanges, and sales
- A low-interest Financial Loan program to allow individuals to purchase AT devices when other funding is unavailable
For more information about MATP services or equipment, please explore this website further or call MonTECH directly at 406-243-5751 or 877-243-5511 toll free.