National AgrAbility Project
thru: National AgrAbility Project
• Assists farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities by offering the following services:
• Individuals in states without AgrAbility may still receive certain services through the National Project:
- On-site assessments of the agricultural worksite or home to identify barriers to completing tasks
- Recommendations for assistive technology (equipment/tools/devices), modifications that can make it easier to perform work, and/or other possible solution to overcoming disability-related limitations
- Access to information on a variety of topics related to disability and agriculture
- Provides education/training opportunities through workshops, conferences, seminars, and on-line programs
- Referrals to other local services for potential assistance (financial, rehabilitative, education, etc.) specific to the clients' needs
- Arranges for peer support opportunities that connect customers with others who have successfully accommodated their disabilities
• Individuals in states without AgrAbility may still receive certain services through the National Project:
- Bill Field - Purdue University
- Paul Jones - Purdue University
- Stephen Swain - Purdue University
- Chuck Baldwin - Purdue University
- Cindy Chastain - Purdue University
- Denise Heath - Purdue University
- Ed Bell - Farmer Liaison
- JoBeth Rath - Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
- Tess McKeel – Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
- Billy Atorn – APRIL(Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living)
- Sierra Royster - APRIL(Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living)
- Robert Fetsch - Colorado State University
Eligibility: Farmer, rancher or other agricultural worker with any type of physical, cognitive, or illness-related disability.
Application Process: Call for information.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: No fees for service.
Coverage Note: United States.
This program is offered here:
National AgrAbility Project
225 South University Street
Breaking New Ground Resource Center
West Lafayette IN 47907
Breaking New Ground Resource Center
West Lafayette IN 47907
Toll Free:
Main:
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM. Answering service: 24 hours.
