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November 2019

Georgia

Some members of  GA, NC, and TN AgrAbility teamsAssistive technology at the Sunbelt Ag ExpoGeorgia AgrAbility staff attended the 2019 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition located in Moultrie, Georgia, October 15-17. This is North America's premier farm show with over 1,200 vendors participating. Georgia AgrAbility was represented at the expo as The AgrAbility Farm and Garden Learning Station. The exposition was a success as staff engaged with many farmers while discussing AgrAbility information, assistive technologies, and how to become a client. GA AgrAbility staffStaff were able to identify those who would benefit from AgrAbility services, two in total. While at the expo, staff were also able to see other AgrAbility projects: Tennessee and North Carolina. Tennessee AgrAbility joined The AgrAbility Farm and Garden Learning Station as an exhibitor during the time of the exposition.
2019


October 29, Georgia AgrAbility staff presented two sessions, "Farming with a Disability" and "Universal Designed Learning", at the 2019 Georgia Association of People Supporting Employment First (GAPSE) Conference. This conference helps train professionals that are committed to equitable employment for people with disabilities.

Submitted by Rebecca Brightwell