Twelve-year-old Katie Hill is kind of a media star these days. Katie has a genetic movement disorder and is nonverbal, and her quest to find a better speech-generating device (SGD) […]
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Combating Eye Strain
By Scott Thomas Eye strain Eye strain (or computer vision syndrome) has been a consistent issue in my year plus of operating an eye gaze computer. It is common among […]
Great Falls Artist Uses Tech to Paint
Susan Kinney is, first and foremost, an artist. She is also a person facing the challenges of a progressive neurological disorder called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). Over time, Susan has lost […]
Gleason Film Screening at the University of Montana
Video: Documentary star, Steve Gleason, welcomes an audience to MonTECH’s public screening of “Gleason” at the University of Montana on January 26th. […]
MonTech robot helps Victor kindergartener stay connected
Two years ago, MonTech purchased two robots that can be controlled over the internet. This year, they are used to keep homebound students connected with their classmates. “So far, we’re […]
Building an Accessible Smart Home: “Smart” Design
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 […]
My Experience Building an Accessible Smart Home: Part One, Accessible Design
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 […]
Return Shipping
Our returning shipping pilot program has ended. However, we don’t want shipping costs to keep anyone from using MonTECH’s services. As always, shipping to your home/office is free. If you […]
Missoula Moms of Children with Disabilities Offer Advice for a Happy Family Christmas
“We didn’t wait for invites. WE planned a party each year (so we could set our child up for a successful celebration with friends). We kept it short, took pictures […]
Alternative Communication Devices
Have you seen these before? Both of these devices are alternative & augmentative communication devices made by Lingraphica. They offer outstanding technical support for their products. […]