Indiana

Indiana AgrAbility displayed brochures, client success stories, assistive technology, video case studies, and USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program information at the 2023 Indiana State Fair in the Corteva FFA Pavilion. AgrAbility also exhibited in the Purdue University Cooperative Extension building for one day and partnered with Easterseals Crossroads for a display at the Indiana State Fair Abilities Awareness Day. A John Deere tractor with a Life Essentials lift was also part of the latter exhibit.

Submitted by Steve Swain

Chuck Baldwin staffed an AgrAbility booth at the Indiana Amish Handicap [sic] Gathering in St. Joe, IN, August 26. More than 170 people participated in the gathering with the vast majority being Amish families impacted by disability. This year's gathering was a bit more somber than some, as the Amish man on whose property the event was held had been killed in a work-related accident just a month prior to the Gathering. Nevertheless, the Amish expressed their faith and hope in God and eternity, and the normal food and fellowship throughout the day was encouraging to all.

Three Amish men and a van driver spoke at length with Chuck about needs they have with which AgrAbility might be able to help. Chuck and Ned Stoller (Michigan AgrAbility) are doing follow-up with them. A number of people picked up some of the AgrAbility literature on display.

Submitted by Chuck Baldwin