MonTECH

06/24/2026

What's keeping you from kayaking, Montana? No car to transport a big kayak? MonTECH has two foldable kayaks available to borrow. Need hand or arm support for paddling? Borrow our paddle pivot or wrist-hand adaptation. Too hard to maneuver a kayak to the water? We've got a wheeled kayak chariot, plus a transfer bench designed for kayaks. Get out on the water, folks! ♥ MT-AT.org, [email protected]

06/23/2026

It's amazing what kids tell us when they have the tools to communicate and someone listening and responding. ♥ Don't forget MontCOMM is coming up August 14th - a whole day of learning about tools like these. Plus Family Track for families on August 13th! Learn more, apply for a scholarship, or register here: https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/montcomm/

06/23/2026

Summer time is bike riding time! If you have an older child or teen who struggles to manage all the mechanics of riding a bike, borrow one of MonTECH's Striders! These pedal-free bikes allow a kid to master balance and steering without the challenge of pedaling.

Our 16-inch balance bike is for a rider up to 110 pounds (ideal for riders with an inseam of 19 inches to 23 inches). Our 20-inch bike is for a rider up to 242 pounds (ideal for riders with an inseam of 26.5 inches to 32.25 inches). Borrow through our website at MT-AT.org. Call or write if you have questions: [email protected], (406) 243-5511

06/23/2026

Who's gonna be at MontCOMM? Attendees of Family Track on August 13th will hear from 13-year-old Himani Hitrendra and her mom Sabena. Himani is an autistic seventh grader who is nonspeaking. She and mom Sabena will be sharing their story at Family Track, for any Montana family who has a loved one who is nonspeaking or has limited speech.

Family Track is online and in person, 12:30-4:30 August 13th. Scholarships to cover the $40 registration fee are available until July 7th. Apply now using the links below. Registration for Family Track gets you free access to MontCOMM classes on August 14th (also in person or online). Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn more about how to support your child's journey!

Learn more: https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/montcomm/
Apply for scholarships (deadline July 7th):

https://umt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJcEnoRTZ22DrMO
https://umt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJGvH3NbJbDopG6

06/22/2026

Can't beat a sunny evening at the ballpark! Tickets for Tuesday night's Paddle Head game are $14 or $19. Use the QR code or link to buy a ticket so proceeds benefit The Arc Western Montana! If you can't make the game, you can still be a good guy supporting people doing good work ♥

06/19/2026

MonTECH spent part of Friday celebrating the end of the AT intensive with educators and SLPs who spent 6-7 hours with us this week. As usual, we learned a few things too. Here you see Anaconda teacher Amanda showing her fix for a child who uses alternative communication AND has fine-motor challenges. To make these communication strips easier for her to separate and select, Amanda glued small foam blocks to the back of each strip. Savvy, yes?!!

06/19/2026

Are you a person with both a vision impairment and the travel bug? Looks like the Ilunion Hotel in Madrid is killing it when it comes to accessibility!

06/19/2026

Summer in Montana! If someone in the family has a mobility challenge, you need to know about Camp Bullwheel. Camp Bullwheel offers free adaptive fly-fishing experiences on the Madison River with wheelchair-accessible rafts, adaptive fishing equipment, and guided fishing excursions with professional outfitters.

Awesome, right? Find out how to apply (or volunteer) here: abilitymt.org/programs/outdoor-recreation

A guided set of opportunities for adventure, allowing you to explore all that the outdoors of Montana has to offer.

06/19/2026

MonTECH is happily hosting six special-education teachers and three speech therapists who signed up for a one-week intensive course on assistive technology in education. They're here because they want to best serve their students, and we're delighted to be part of their journey this week.