University of Montana Rural Institute For Inclusive Communities
The RIIC provides services, training, and research that support the independence, inclusion, and participation of people with disabilities.
- Our community services include assistive technology demonstration and equipment loan to enable independence at home, school, work, and in the community.
- Training includes Living Well with a Disability, a health promotion program that helps participants reach quality of life goals through healthy lifestyles.
- Research areas include rural transportation and employment options to support economic independence. The 40+ RIIC projects focus on employment, independent and healthy living, education, accessible housing, and transportation to enable rural Americans to be fully included in their communities.
The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities is one of 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living.
MonTECH - By the numbers
353
Devices loaned to Montanans last year to fill a temporary need or to evaluate usefulness for an individual
335
Montanans received guided one-on-one experiences to explore assistive technology and computer access options designed to meet a physical need or cognitive challenge
$127,946
Saved through the MonTECH reuse and exchange program for Montanans
1,228
People taught how to use assistive technology to improve their lives
Featured Program/Product
Telecomtoolbox.org website is an online career development tool for people with disabilities to use to find employment. Individuals working to find employment on their own can use this tool as well as service providers who help people develop the necessary skills for finding and maintaining employment.Online Career Development Tools for Employment
Various online platforms can be utilized to advance employment goals whether someone is looking for a job, interested in keeping a job or wants to network within a profession. The telecom toolbox supports career development professionals and job seekers in using online tools.
