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University of Montana Program Helps People with Disabilities Work with Computers

A 2004 Forrester Research Inc. study found that 57 percent of working-age Americans could benefit from technology to make computers more accessible because they have reduced eyesight, limb discomfort, hearing loss or other impairments.

To address this issue in Montana, MonTECH at The University of Montana has partnered with Microsoft Corp. to create a Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center in Missoula. The center, one of 46 across the United States, showcases numerous accessible technology options available on today’s computers.

MonTECH provides training and demonstrations for businesses, professionals and individuals on how to make computing easier, more convenient and more comfortable.

MonTECH Director Kathleen Laurin said, "If you’ve tried using a computer but found it difficult because the font was hard to see, icons were too small or needed assistance with the keyboard or mouse, MonTECH has the information and support to increase your ease of access."

MonTECH, the UM Rural Institute Assistive Technology Center, is a statewide program that provides access to assistive technology tools, resources and supports. It is located in the Curry Health Center at 634 Eddy Ave. in Missoula.

To contact MonTECH, call 877-243-5511 (toll free) or 406-243-5511, fax 406-243-4730 or e-mail [email protected]. More information about Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers is online at http://www.microsoft.com/enable/centers.

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