AgrAbility Day at the Capitol successful
More than 60 people gathered at the Capitol on March 9, 2009 to increase state legislators’ awareness of agricultural producers who have disabilities and to highlight the importance of the Oklahoma AgrAbility Project. This was the second year for the event.
“We hope this will show the need for state support to provide additional services to our rural clients as Oklahoma AgrAbility fills a gap in services and resources available to these rural families by providing education, networking and direct assistance,” said Linda Jaco, Oklahoma AgrAbility co-director.
The vendors who attended AgrAbility Day at the Capitol include the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES); Oklahoma ABLE Tech; Langston University School of Physical Therapy; Langston University Migrant Seasonal Farmer Worker Grant; Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services; Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council; Oklahoma Farm Bureau; American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company; Oklahoma Area Health Education Centers; Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation Program; Standridge Equipment John Deere of Chickasha, Oklahoma; Newby Vance of Guthrie, Oklahoma and Life Essentials headquartered in Brookston, Indiana.
Click here to view a pdf of the press release
About the Oklahoma AgrAbility Project
AgrAbility helps meet needs of Oklahomans involved in agriculture. Are you or a family member one of more than 17,000 Oklahomans working in agriculture who has an impairment that limits ability to perform essential farm tasks?
Oklahoma AgrAbility supports the rehabilitation and assistive technology needs of Oklahomans with disabilities who face barriers to participating in agriculture. AgrAbility fills a gap in services and resources available to rural families by
- Assessing agricultural work sites and tasks
- Providing information and advice about farm and home modifications to increase accessibility and living independently
- Refer families to local service providers
- Provide peer support
- Conduct informational and educational workshops
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