Nebraska

2023 Husker Harvest Days - September 12-14: Husker Harvest Days is known as the world's largest totally irrigated working farm show. Held in Grand Island, Nebraska, the event had perfect weather and large, enthusiastic crowds. The Nebraska AgrAbility booth was a success due to the passionate clients who volunteered to help spread the word about AgrAbility. Located next to the AgrAbility booth, LifeLyfts demonstrated the flatbed and tractor lift. Nebraska AgrAbility will be following up on referrals coming in from being at the show.

Nebraska AgrAbility hosted the annual course "Rehabilitating Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities: A Priority in Nebraska." Occupational and physical therapists from Nebraska and South Dakota were in attendance. The OT/PT attendees learned about programs in Nebraska and how to incorporate the farm and ranch lifestyle into their treatments. They also had the opportunity to see a Nebraska AgrAbility client's working farm. A big thanks to Chad for sharing his farm for educational purposes.

AgrAbility client Byron suffered a spinal cord injury shortly after graduating from high school. After his accident, Byron spent time at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals where he was eager to resume his active lifestyle and learn to move his body in different ways. Byron is now back at home and working with Emily Jacobson, Easterseals Nebraska AgrAbility program manager, who is helping secure assistive technology for Byron so he can continue to enjoy the activities he loves. He is pictured here with a loaner track chair. Byron's full story can be heard here: https://youtu.be/KPYuU4gnh78 (This story was shared on social media.)

Submitted by Soni Cochran