National AgrAbility Project News
Plans for the 2014 National Training Workshop, March 31-April 3, are well underway. more
Join the NAP, other professionals, and consumers for the AgrAbility Regional Workshop in Yuma, AZ, on December 2-4. more
The 2013 AgrAbility Virtual NTW is scheduled for December 10-12. Click here for a preliminary schedule..jpg)
The NAP, though partner Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, hosted an AgrAbility Regional Workshop in Jacksonville, FL. more
NAP collaborating parter, the Farmer Veteran Coalition, is hosting the Empowering Women Veterans Conference 2013. more
The U.S. Senate and House have both appointed conference committees to attempt to reconcile their versions of the Farm Bill. This is a good time for public education about AgrAbility. more
Paul Jones attended the Galaxy IV national Extension conference in Pittsburgh and gave the presentation, "A New Era for Farmers with Disabilities: Expanded Dissemination of Resources and Training through Electronic Media."
The Arthritis Foundation is committed to providing patients with arthritis the tools they need to make an educated decision about health coverage under the new Affordable Care Act. more
Amber Wolfe continues to serve on the Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference planning committee, serving as the facilities chair. more
Toolbox Spotlight
This month's spotlight features solutions for everyday tasks that would help to prevent secondary injuries. more
State and Regional AgrAbility Project News
California
CalAgrAbility continues to conduct Get Moving: Prevention and Pain Management Exercise Program classes at Clinica Tepati in Sacramento. more
CalAg was represented at two events in Lodi this month: Nutrition, Health & Safety Fair and Celebration on Central. more
Staff also attended Latino Health Awareness Month in Woodland, CA where attendees were given health screenings and nutrition books as well as information on the Affordable Care Act. more
CalAg continues to collaborate with the One Sight program and LensCrafters, providing consumers with eyeglasses to help them continue working.
CalAgrAbility continues to use twitter as a networking method. We have 127 followers. Follow us at twitter.com/calagrability.
Colorado
The Colorado Project provided an educational table at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado. Pictured is Amy Gossman, outreach and education administration assistant, Colorado Department of Agriculture, at the event with Ash, the Colorado Goodwill ambassador dog.
CAP presented a training and outreach to the Mental Health Consortium of Colorado on September 26, providing information about mental health issues and farm culture.
Indiana
Amber Wolfe, project coordinator for the Arthritis Foundation, has started a new rotation of presentations for the Indiana Area Agencies on Aging in northern Indiana. more
Amber Wolfe presented an hour-long session titled Arthritis A to Z at the Easter Seals Crossroads Assistive Technology Training Day on Friday, September 20, in Indianapolis. more
Kansas
Steve Hoover and Kerri Ebert, Kansas AgrAbility Project, each presented workshop sessions at the 2013 Assistive Technology for Kansans AT Expo 2013. more
Kansas AgrAbility AT Specialists Steve Hoover, Galen Seehafer, and Jeannie Sharp with assistance from Assistive Technology for Kansans, produced a series of seven farm modification videos featuring Kansas AgrAbility customers. more
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Maine
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Maine AgrAbility presented a Working Safely on the Farm presentation to the Maine Christmas Tree Growers Association.
Staff presented a webinar titled Keep Farming Using Technology (see archived Webinar and YouTube video) featuring an orchard business owner and the successful work with AgrAbility.
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Staff attended the three-day Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine. more
To promote workplace safety, Maine AgrAbility developed a brightly colored decal to be applied to tractor fenders, dashboards, and windshields. The decal reminds operators to work safely. See more at Stickers.
Maine AgrAbility has also started a Twitter account--follow us!
Missouri
Missouri AgrAbility staff participated in several activities and trainings. more
North Carolina
NC AgrAbility presented at the Wayne County Master Gardener's September meeting and toured their accessible garden. more
NC AgrAbility was featured as part of the NC Agromedicine Institute booth at the 2013 Mountain State fair. more
New AgrAbility student projects are well underway involving NC State University Biological & Agricultural Engineering students, the East Carolina Occupational Therapy Department, and Western Carolina University's Physical and Occupational Therapy programs. more
Additionally, a team has been developed to produce the NC AgrAbility Work Smarter, Not Harder initiative. more
NC AgrAbility is pleased to be increasing involvement of two team partners, the Arthritis Foundation-Mid-Atlantic Region as well as the NC Assistive Technology Project to improve and expand quality of direct services to AgrAbility farmers.
NC AgrAbility wrapped up September with an inspirational day at the 2013 Back in the Woods Again annual deer hunt and fellowship weekend in Bear Creek, NC. more
Nebraska
Nebraska AgrAbility staff and peer volunteers promoted Nebraska AgrAbility during Husker Harvest Days, a three-day premier farm and ranch show near Grand Island, Nebraska. more
"Creak, Crack, Groan, Moan: Kids Get Arthritis, Too!" was presented to nearly 150 youngsters at the Farm Safety Day in Bladen, NE. more
September is a month of safety days in Nebraska. more
Ohio
Ohio AgrAbility participated in the 2013 Ohio Farm Science Review on September 17-19. more
Utah
AgrAbility of Utah participated in an Assistive Technology Fair at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) on September 17. more
West Virginia
A rural Jackson County, West Virginia native reached out for help from West Virginia AgrAbility in September for assistance in hunting. more
On October 10, 2013 farm safety will be the main topic showcased at Mercer County Elementary School. more
AgrAbility staff presented to the National Resources Conservation Service staff in September and had the opportunity to hear information on AgrAbility's purpose and the breakdown of statistics from a national standpoint on agricultural incidents. more
WV AgrAbility staff attended the People First of West Virginia Self Advocacy Conference September 4-6. more
West Virginia AgrAbility staff provided information to a Nicholas County farmer about government programs that help new and existing agricultural businesses start, expand, obtain financing, and comply with laws and regulations. more
Wyoming
Wyoming AgrAbility staff gave a presentation, Assistive Technology for the Ranch & Farm, at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Western Region Teaching Symposium on the University of Wyoming campus.
Staff Changes
Nebraska
Please welcome Jenny Gibbs, Nebraska's new rural rehabilitation/self-employment specialist. Jenny will work from her home in York, NE. She comes to the project with an extensive background in education and special education. Her experiences include a farm background, advocating for clients and students, and disability assessments. She started with the Nebraska Project on September 30.
AgrAbility in the News
Click here for news stories featuring AgrAbility projects.
- AgrAbility Program Keeps Disabled Farmers Farming
- OSU Offers Safety Tips for Older Farmers
- High-Tech Gear Helps Disabled Live Independent, Healthier Lives
- Swords to Plowshares
- N.C. Celebrates Farm Safety and Health Week With Program Grant
Other News
Click here for other news of interest to AgrAbility staff members.
- Workers Urged to Protect Hearing From Farm Clatter
- Ladies of the Land: After Leaving Traditional Career Tracks, More Women Finding Passion as Farmers
- Accessible Air Travel: How to Make the "Friendly Skies" Accessible for ALL Travelers Conference
- Program Brings Ag Education to Afghanistan Farmers
- Updates on the PHARM Dog Program from Jackie Allenbrand
Upcoming Events
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Problems? Contact Clifford Racz, National AgrAbility Project, racz@purdue.edu