# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Family Track at MontCOMM '26
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Special content for families, guardians, and foster families of kids (of all ages) with communication challenges, plus access to MontCOMM!About this EventFamily Track is Back!Family Track was so awesome last year, we’re bringing it back and opening it up to families statewide through remote access.MontCOMM's Family Track provides families with resources and connections so they can better support their child's communication journey. Families will learn about alternative communication options, what an evaluation might look like, and the difference between a medical recommendation and a school recommendation. They'll also learn practical strategies for being a good communication partner for their child, and how to voice concerns with IEP teams.Attendees will also hear lived experience from 13-year-old AAC user Himani and her mom Sabena, and will have space to visit with each other, sharing as much or as little as they wish.In Missoula and online on August 13th, 12:30-4:30, this content is prepared specially for parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents – anyone caring for someone with communication challenges!Families who attend Family Track are welcome to attend MontCOMM for free on August 14th (also in person in Missoula or online).Families attending in person in Missoula can apply for a scholarship to cover the registration fee. Apply for the MT Family to Family Scholarship or the Children's Special Health Services Scholarship ASAP. Childcare is not provided for Family Track or MontCOMM, but children (of all ages) with diagnoses are most welcome to attend at no cost – as are any personal care staff they may need. ♥Free access to MontCOMM through Family Track does not include continuing education/renewal credits. If you need OPI, MOTA, or ASHA credits for MontCOMM, you will need to buy your ticket through the MontCOMM '26 page.Wondering if MontCOMM sessions will enhance your ability to support your family member's communication? Learn more about MontCOMM Sessions here.Agenda?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMIntroductions?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMAAC101: What You Need to Know – with Samantha Strong, SLP (PRC-Saltillo)?: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PMAAC Evaluations: What to Expect – with Cathy Heggem, SLP?: 01:50 PM - 02:15 PMSchool Recommendations vs Medical Recommendations – with Selina Vargas, SLP?: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMBeing a Strong Communication Partner – Stephanie Fischer and Lindsey Bothwell ?: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PMGrowing Up with AAC – with Himani Hitendra and Mom Sabena?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMCommunicating Concerns and Navigating IEP Challenges – MT Empowerment Center?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMCollaboration and Q&A
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/missoula/family-track-at-montcomm-26/100001988514242629
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: University Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Missoula
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University Center
- **lat**: 46.8608658
- **long**: -113.9828749
- **full address**: University Center, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Family Track at MontCOMM '26 being held?
  - **A:** Family Track at MontCOMM '26 takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at University Center, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Family Track at MontCOMM '26?
  - **A:** Family Track at MontCOMM '26 is organized by MonTECH.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Family Track at MontCOMM '26 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Missoula, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Family Track at MontCOMM '26 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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