Adaptive Equipment Services
Who?
This service provides statewide access to adaptive equipment and consultation services for people with physical and developmental disabilities who have adaptive equipment needs. The program designs and provides specialized equipment such as wheelchairs, prone standing devices, and access ramps. In 1998, 250 individuals used this service.
What?
The Montana Adaptive Equipment Program (MAEP) offers adaptive equipment services to Montanans with developmental disabilities. The program operates out of the MonTECH Program at the University of Montana’s Rural Institute on Disabilities. A statewide network of specially trained physical and occupational therapists provide equipment evaluation, customization, and training services. An equipment specialist customizes equipment for individual needs and maintains a pool of used equipment to meet short-term needs or to be used in pre-purchase trials.
How?
To learn more about Adaptive Equipment Services or to apply for these services, please contact the developmental disabilities program office nearest you. You may also obtain additional information about the location of these services by contacting the service provider agency listed below. Once eligibility for services has been established and a service opportunity becomes available, a developmental disabilities case manager will assist you in the process of entering services.
Where?
Service Provider Agencies:
MonTECH Program
University of Montana
634 Eddy Avenue, CHC 009
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-5676 Voice/TT
1-800-732-0323 Toll-free
(406) 243-4730 FAX
maep@ruralinstitute.umt.edu
Page last updated 10/29/2007
