Equipment Library.

MATOR offers adaptive recreational equipment loans free of charge to all Montanans with disabilities and those who are aging, their families, supports, or professionals. This equipment is loaned to enable individuals to participate in wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, and related activities.

Equipment currently available for loan includes a variety of autofocus and image stabilizing optics, various adaptive fishing and hunting equipment, and other devices for such related activities as hiking and camping. More equipment will be gradually added to this equipment library from 2009-2011, so please check back often to see what is newly available.

Check out the MATOR Equipment Library to see equipment available and request a loan of equipment you would like to use. After clicking the link above, follow directions on the page that appears in order to view equipment, create an account, or make a formal loan request.


* If you would like to request a particular device or type of equipment to add to this equipment library, or if you have any questions, please e-mail us.

Below are examples of the types of equipment that are being ordered and made available:

WILDLIFE VIEWING:

Optics:

• autofocus binoculars
• image stabilizing binoculars
• spotting scopes
• various mounts and tripods

Photography:

• switch-activated cameras
• autofocus cameras
• various mounts and tripods

FISHING:

• Sip n Puff fishing rod
• tricep support fishing rod
• power fishing reel drives with reels
• bicep support fishing rod
• Vann’s EZ Cast
• Turboset forearm support
• casting supports
• various rod holders and guides

SHOOTING SPORTS/HUNTING:

• rifle mounts providing support and manual function
• rifle mounts with mechanical aim & trigger firing mechanisms
• trigger finger, hand, and wrist supports
• mechanical bite trigger
• shooting sticks
• scope camera system

ACCESS & RELATED EQUIPMENT:

• off-road manual wheelchair with accessories
• accessible ground blinds
• personal blinds
• accessible camping tents
• trekking poles
• audible obstacle detectors
• Trail Buddy off-road mobility assistance devices
• remote-control lanterns