Ohio

Ohio AgrAbility staff had several opportunities for virtual outreach and education in July. Program Director Dee Jepsen, Disability Services Coordinator Laura Akgerman, and two student colleagues presented Fitness for Farm Life for the ISASH 2020 virtual conference. The team created an overview of the program, which was recorded and made available to ISASH conference attendees. Dee and Laura joined other health and wellness presenters to discuss the program, answer questions, and share resources.

Rural Rehabilitation Coordinator Rachel Jarman and Ohio AgrAbility farmer Kane Lewis were both virtual guest speakers for Easterseals Northern Ohio's Farm Week. Kane demonstrated some of his assistive technology and equipment and told the group about the accident that caused his disability. Rachel shared information about Ohio AgrAbility and gave the group a tour of her farm, introducing the attendees to the chickens and lambs she and her husband raise for market.

Submitted by Laura Akgerman