Disability Services
According to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disability is defined as any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major living activities, such as breathing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, learning, etc. This includes having a history of such an impairment, and/or being perceived as having such an impairment.
Example conditions that may fall under the ADA include:
- ADD/ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy or sclerosis
- Hearing loss or vision impairment
- Learning or speech disabilities
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Chronic health conditions
- Temporary injuries gained while a student at Montana Tech or from surgery
If you're in need of support for a disability or temporary injury, start here!
We are committed to facilitating access to every student interested in studying at Montana Tech - whether or not you're physically on campus. The university offers a handful of study abroad programs, including, but not limited to, the Taiwan Educational Exchange Program (TEEP) and China Study Abroad with the Baucus Institute.
If you're interested in learning more about study abroad programs, contact us for more infromation, or look for their tables at campus events!
Students can rent equipment or request access to alternative formats and assistive technology from our limited pool of resources using our request form. For those seeking more advanced adaptive equipment or assistive technology, we recommend contacting MonTECH.
Current Inventory:
- Bookshare account
- Braille/low vision keyboard
- Colored paper (blue, green, yellow, purple)
- C-Pens & SmartPens
- Manual wheelchair
Students at Montana Tech will have the opportunity to make lifelong connections and learn the importance of work-life balance. Of all the memories you'll make in college, the most meaningful will include your new friends. Many of those relationships begin in the residence halls, but students can cultivate even more by joining a student club or organization.
Life here is unlike anywhere else, but we do understand that things happen. For those not-so-great times, we have resources for students during the good times and the bad.
After college comes the rest of your life. Here, you can find information on accessibility-centered workshops, bi-annual Career Fairs, and on-campus job opportunities, as well as advice on the essentials of your job search like how to write resumes and cover letters, interview, resources on accommodations and your rights under the ADA in employment, and links to disability-focused job boards.
In addition to providing accommodations, we also help students succeed academically by providing guidance and advising, problem-solving when issues arise, and resource referrals around campus and in the community. Our campus is home to many student success resources, including:
- Academic Advising
- Campus Library
- Career Services
- TRIO Student Support Services
- Tutoring & Writing Center*
*Our tutors can also provide academic success coaching in areas such as time management, note-taking, and study skills.
We have also worked with Academic Advisors to create a repository of free resources. Dive deep into the quarry of worksheets, charts, and other documents to assist students with developing the necessary skills to succeed in college.
Access is a shared responsibility. We wish to recognize those who have or are removing barriers and making campus more accessible for everyone.
If you are aware of or are the beneficiary of a faculty or staff member who has removed barriers (made changes to a course, thought beyond a policy, or otherwise went above and beyond to accommodate a student), nominate them!
Montana Tech houses a Testing Center to meet the educational and career needs of our campus and community. It is equipped with 6 private rooms, a conference room, and a computer lab.
Incoming and current students may schedule makeup, placement, or accommodated exams. We also proctor the HiSet and CLEP exams, as well as exams for students in the area who are taking courses at another university or college.
Meet the Coordinator!
Shauna Goodell hails from Maryland and has a master's degree in Student Affairs. She moved to Butte in 2021 to establish Montana Tech's Disability Services office and later helped create the campus Testing Center.
Over the course of her career, she has worked in many areas of higher education, including disability services, testing, admissions, and international education, and was also a caregiver for people with severe disabilities.
In addition to overseeing campus accessibility, Shauna serves on Staff Senate and is a member of the Association on Disability in Higher Education (AHEAD). Recently, she earned a certification in Seizure First Aid and became a certified testing proctor for the National College Testing Association (NCTA).
Since she doesn't like to be photographed, please enjoy a picture of her cats, Audrey and Louie!
Disability Services is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, excluding holidays. Prospective students may contact the Admissions Office to schedule a meeting with us during their campus tour.
Montana Technological University
1440 W. Park St.
Butte, MT 59701