Accessibility at Montana Tech

Montana Tech is committed to promoting access and improving the campus experience for everyone. We are in the process of ensuring our electronic materials meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards.

All campus members and visitors should be aware that Butte sits at a very high altitude and campus sits on several hills. As some of our buildings are over a century old, we accommodate students while preserving historic integrity. Main Hall, Engineering Hall, and Prospector Hall currently have no working elevators.

20 Tips for an Accessible Course
Sheryl Burgstahler, Director of Accessible Technology Services and founder of DO-IT at the University of Washington, explains how faculty can improve their courses so all students can learn from them.
Assistive Technology Spotlight
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Read&Write

Read&Write can be used to read text out loud, understand unfamiliar words, research assignments and proof written work.

Student writing with a SmartPen.
SmartPens & C-Pens

SmartPens write like an ink pen while digitizing them to your phone. C-Pens can scan your notes and read them aloud as you write.

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Speechnotes

Transcribe audio and video, dictate notes, and use voice commands for punctuation, formatting, and other options on Chrome.

Digital Access & Compliance
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Canvas on Demand

An in-house training course on everything from course design to accessiblity.

YuJa Panorama

Get to know the many accessibility features on Canvas, including alterntive formats, text-to-speech, and PDF remediation.

Professional Development
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Idaho Clearinghouse

Learn the basics of accessibility through short videos on accessible templates, headings, color contrast, fonts, text, tables, and PDFs.

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LinkedIn Learning

Log in with your UM NetID. We recommend: "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)", "Learners with Disabilities", & "Inclusive Design".

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OLC

Log in with your UM NetID to the Online Learning Consortium. We recommend: "Empowering Accessibility: Strategies for Success".

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Teach Access

Self-paced courses for educators that provide an introduction to disability and the principles of accessible design across various disciplines.

Get Support

Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the offices listed with any questions about accommodations, services, or accessibility. Additionally, if you encounter an access barrier, such as snow or ice blockage, an inaccessible event, classroom, or webpage, or a broken elevator or automatic door button, please report it!