Outcomes & Recognition

RESEARCH-BACKED RESULTS

Independent research conducted across multiple states demonstrates consistent, measurable improvements among AgrAbility participants.

• QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVES.
  Participants experienced an average 28% increase in quality of life, while non-participant comparison groups showed decline. AgrAbility services are associated with sustained upward movement in overall well-being.
• INDEPENDENCE INCREASES.
  Farmers and ranchers receiving AgrAbility support demonstrated significant gains in independent living and working levels—nearly three times greater improvement than the comparison group.
• MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRENGTHENS.
  Participants showed statistically significant improvement compared to the no-treatment group, reinforcing the connection between functional support and psychological wellbeing.
• IMPACT IS DOCUMENTED.
  Since 2006, 11 peer-reviewed journal publications have contributed to a growing body of evidence demonstrating measurable improvement in quality of life, independence, and mental health among AgrAbility participants.

*For citations and more on this research, see www.agrability.org/QOL

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

• RECOGNIZED IN THE FORBES ACCESSIBILITY 100 (2025).
  • In 2025, AgrAbility was named to the inaugural Forbes Accessibility 100, recognizing individuals and organizations making significant impact in accessibility. Read more about this national recognition.
• AWARDS FROM NATIONAL ENTITIES
  • Over the decades, the national and state AgrAbility projects have garnered significant awards from major organizations, including:
    • U.S. Department of Labor
    • National Safety Council
    • USDA Cooperative Extension Service
    • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
    • American Rehabilitation Association
    • Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)