No, State and Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs) are not allowed by their contracts with USDA-NIFA to charge clients for services provided that are within the scope of the AgrAbility Program guidelines contained in the federal legislation. AgrAbility staff may recommend resources, assistive technology, or expert consulting services, such as from a Professional Engineer that may
No. Anyone with a disease, disability or disorder and who is engaged in farming, ranching or in other agriculture-related occupations is eligible to receive services.
Generally no. Historically, however, National AgrAbility Project (NAP) staff have conducted numerous on-site visits as part of information gathering, pilot testing of new resources or during preparation of new audio-visual resources. The NAP staff have very limited funding available to conduct on-site assessments or provide direct client services. Don't be afraid to ask if such
Farmers, ranchers, their family members and agricultural workers, including seasonal and migrant farm workers are eligible to receive AgrAbility services. In addition those engaged in agricultural-related occupations, forestry, fishing, and lawn care will find many of the resources available through AgrAbility applicable to their workplaces. AgrAbility has served individuals with a wide range of disability
The National AgrAbility Project will provide information and resources for people in states without an AgrAbility project.
Currently, there are 22 funded state and regional AgrAbility projects. For a complete listing of these projects check the listing at www.agrability.org. It has a map of the U.S. and allows you to click on the map for contact information. In addition, there are several states that have affiliated projects that may be able to
Advocate for personal rights, form disability coalitions, contact a nearby center for independent living, and involve others interested in disability rights.
The AgrAbility projects are a network of information resources. This network includes community-based experts, such as extension specialists, rehabilitation therapists, independent living specialists, and others who have attended training sessions. The AgrAbility management team members, advisory committee members, national AgrAbility technical consultants and peer mentors are also available to share research, experience and insight.
You decide what information you are willing to share. People working with the program are professionals and will not gather unnecessary information, nor will they share information without your permission or violate your right to privacy.
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