AgrAbility Professional In-Service Training
Sponsored by
National AgrAbility Project
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
April 13-15, 2010

Purpose:
	The purpose of this professional in-service training is to enhance the capacity of rehabilitation professionals working for Goodwills, currently funded State and Regional AgrAbility Projects, Rural Independent Living Centers and other public and private community based organizations serving the needs of farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers and their families impacted by disability. Utilizing a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary approach, the training will also provide an opportunity for participants to gain skills in the foundations of AgrAbility and the critical roles on farm assessments play in building quality services. Participants will gain a greater appreciation of the services being provided by their counterparts and to encourage greater levels of networking between service providers.

Learning Outcomes:
•	Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the USDA sponsored National AgrAbility Project and its relationship to State and Regional AgrAbility Projects.

•	Participants will gain insight into the effective practices of the Purdue University Breaking New Ground Center.

•	Participants will gain understanding of Goodwill and Arthritis Foundation and their role in the National AgrAbility Project as well as current AgrAbility partnerships with other community based organizations.

•	Participants will learn of current resources available to professional staff working with State and Regional AgrAbility Projects.

•	Participants will learn the basics of conducting an AgrAbility needs assessment and will practice these skills on a farm setting.

•	Participants will build skills in developing and presenting individual rehabilitation plans based upon on farm assessments.

•	Participants will tour the Life Essentials Assistive Technology fabrication center.

Workshop Location:
	The AgrAbility Professional In-Service Training will be hosted by Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Center and on farm assessments will be at various Purdue University farm facilities. Participants will stay at the Purdue University Inn.

Hotel Information:
	A block of rooms have been reserved at the University Plaza Hotel in West Lafayette IN at the rate of $97 per night. Contact the hotel directly for reservations and mention the National AgrAbility Assessment Training Workshop to receive the negotiated rate.
			University Plaza Hotel
			3001 Northwestern Avenue
			West Lafayette, IN 47906
			Reservations (765)463-5511

Travel Information:
	The Indianapolis Airport is the most economical airport to West Lafayette IN. Lafayette Limo runs shuttles between the airport and West Lafayette. They depart every two hours beginning at 6:30 AM and ending at 10:30 PM. The fare is $25 one way or $45 round trip if booked on line. There is an additional charge if booked directly with the driver. The phone for Lafayette Limo is (765)497-3828. The web site is http://www.lafayettelimo.com/ 

Costs:
	There will be a $65.00 registration cost to participants which will cover two lunches, one dinner and snacks during the workshops. Participants will be responsible for their travel, lodging, and non-included meals. See the Agenda below for additional details.

Prerequisites:
	None

Enrollment Limits Procedures and Deadlines:
	To ensure a high quality setting for learning, enrollment will be limited to 25 professionals on a first-come basis.
	 The enrollment deadline will be March 22, 2010. To enroll fill out the Registration From and process according to the instructions provided. If you have any questions please contact:
		Eric Olson
Coordinator National AgrAbility Project
Goodwill Industries International
 (240) 333-5282 (8:00 – 5:00 PST)
eric.olson@goodwill.org    

Agenda
DAY 1	
Tuesday April 13, 2010	
12:00 – 1:00	Provided group lunch, welcome by NAP staff	
1:00 – 1:15	Purpose of training/expected outcomes	
1:15 – 2:00	Introductions and team building activity	
2:00 – 2:30	Overview of USDA AgrAbility Programs (AgrAbility video)	
2:30 – 3:00	Role of NAP (Bill Field, Purdue University)	
3:00 – 3:30	Break	
3:30 -3:45	BNG Resource Center (Paul Jones, Purdue University)	
3:45 – 4:00	Goodwill (Eric Olson, Goodwill Industries International)	
4:00 – 4:15	Arthritis Foundation (Amber Wolf, Arthritis Foundation)	
4:15 – 5:00	Current AgrAbility Partnerships with community based organizations (Bill Field, Purdue University)	
6:00 -	Dinner on your own	

DAY 2	Wednesday April 14, 2010	
8:00 – 8:30	AgrAbility Resources (Paul Jones, Purdue University)	
8:30 – 9:00	Connecting with clientele (Steve Swain, Breaking New Ground Center)	
9:00 – 10:00	Basics of Conducting an initial needs assessment (Paul Leverenz, Easter Seals Wisconsin)	
10:00 – 10:30	Break	
10:30- 11:30	Group will be divided into three learning cohorts; Dairy, Plant Sciences, Animal Husbandry.
Each group will be assigned a subject matter expert mentor and be provided with a assessment case study of an individual with specific issues to be addressed in an assessment.	
11:30 – 12:30	Lunch provided	
12:30 – 2:30
	Conduct farm visit to each respective site for purpose of completing site visit work on assessment based on case study provided.	
2:30 – 3:00	Break, groups reconvene	
3:00 – 4:30	Visit Life Essentials fabrication facility	
4:30 – 5:30	Working with V.R. and other service providers (Swain)	
6:00 – 8:00
	Working Dinner (provided) with cohorts preparing assessment presentations with support of SME Mentor.	
DAY 3	Thursday April 14, 2010	
8:00 – 8:30	Review of previous day and introduction to presentations	
8:30 – 10:00	Cohort Presentation to Panel of Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists	
10:00 – 10:30	Feedback on Presentations	
10:30 – 11:00	Open discussion/Questions and Answers	
11:00 – 11:30	Evaluation and closing