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.

Services provided are not linked to Social Security Disability (SSD) or Social Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Generally, no. All consultation services provided via mail, email, or telephone by the staff of the National AgrAbility and its partners are provided without cost. In some cases, certain print or audio-visual resources or bulk quantities of resources are available at a nominal charge. In addition, reimbursement of expenses is requested when NAP staff participate…

If you are unhappy with the services received from an AgrAbility staff member, you should contact the state or regional project director at the Land Grant institution hosting the project. If you remain unsatisfied contact the Director of Extension at the hosting Land Grant Institution. If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact the AgrAbility…

Working on the assumption that there will never be adequate resources from any one initiative to address the needs of AgrAbility customers, a major objective of the NAP is encouraging the SRAPs to expand services to their clientele through collaboration with other organizations having comparable missions. This would include the leveraging of resources, partnering with…

The assessment is an on-site evaluation to match the individual's goals with ways to achieve them. An individual may decide to redefine long-term goals and prioritize short-term goals. The on-farm assessment is typically completed in one visit, although information and referral follow-up via telephone and correspondence are appropriate. A follow-up visit may also be appropriate.

Assistive technology for people who live in farming communities includes any kind of device, modification, or service that will help a person with a disability work and live more independently in the rural setting. An assistive technology device is any item or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of people…

Vocational rehabilitation services may be an option to assist people following an injury. The types of services provided include funding for modifications and equipment to accommodate the disability, vocational evaluation, counseling and guidance, vocational skills training, job placement assistance, and tuition assistance. A representative of the department of vocational rehabilitation services can be located within…

To discover more about AgrAbility services, computer-based and printed resources, operation, regional coverage, funding, and assistive technology databases, go to: • www.agrability.org • www.breakingnewground.info • www.agrabilityproject.org Or, use a search engine, such as Google and type in AgrAbility and your state name to find a Web site for your state AgrAbility program if your state…

All farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers and members of their families are eligible to receive AgrAbility services. This includes both seasonal and migrant farm workers. Other occupations that have been served include: loggers, fishermen, gardeners, lawn maintenance personnel, Christmas tree growers, truckers, agricultural implement service technicians, and wood workers.

Referrals will be made to resources most capable of adapting technical equipment. The AgrAbility projects primarily provide professional training, information dissemination, technical assistance, on-farm assessment and referral to other service providers.

The AgrAbility projects provide information to agricultural producers with disabilities and their families that will enable them to improve or restore agricultural productivity. Your neighbors may notice that you are able to perform tasks that you formerly were prevented from pursuing. If they ask how the recovery happened, we hope you will share your experience…