Kansas

KAP staff participated in design and implementation of a University of Kansas BREAK (Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering Advancement in Kansas) program through a student engineering capstone design project that was tasked with assisting a KAP client to improve his ag production by independently taking water out to grazing cattle and filling water tanks. Students designed a remote-controlled winch system that attached to the water nozzle of the 1,000-gallon water tank. KAP staff provided initial information related to the task and provided input on design recommendations.

The 2021 Four State Farm Show was the first large event that KAP staff and folks from the surrounding states have attended in many months. Show attendees were happy to cruise the show and visit with KAP staff, who demonstrated an adaptive rifle mount, riding saddle, and hand tools for the shop and garden. Estimated reach of 625 people included new customers, occupational therapists, home healthcare workers, teachers, farmers, ranchers, family members, Extension staff, and equipment dealers. KAP staff enjoyed meeting new people and seeing some familiar faces again.

Submitted by Tawnie Larson