| “It
is estimated that 15 to 25% of farmers have a physical
challenge or Health condition." What you might not
know is modern technology can make it possible for a farmer
with a disability to stay on the farm and keep working.
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A
Disability is any Physical Impairment That:
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Keeps
you from doing as much work as you use to do.
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Keeps
you from doing your necessary work.
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Keeps
you or your family member from doing routine daily
activities, such as; walking, talking, and playing.
A
debilitating condition can be:
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How
AgrAbility Can Help Farmers Remain Active
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Farming
is physically demanding work. However, modern technology
can make it possible for a farmer with physical limitations
or heath conditions to stay on the farm and keep working.
AgrAbility can make it happen by:
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Accessing
agriculture work sites and task.
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Recommending
farm equipment modification, home modifications,
and adaptive equipment.
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Loaning
equipment.
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Providing
peer support from other farmers with disabilities.
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Referring
families to local service providers.
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Educating
and training service providers through statewide
regional training sessions.
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Identifying
funding sources.
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What
is Assistive Technology?
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AgrAbility
can bring assitive technology to the farm by finding
the right adaptations for you practical needs.
Everyday,
new devices and methods are developed to make independent
living and working possible and easier.
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Assitive
Technology Can Be:
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A
remote control or lever extension for a door knob.
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Joy
sticks for improved and safe operation of equipment
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A
wheelchair, scooter or ATV for improved outdoor
mobility.
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Platform
or Chairlifts to provide access to equipment.
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Tools
that can be used with one hand.
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| Contact
Info: |
| Coit
Custer, Agrability specialist |
| Phone:
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301-784-1774 |
| Toll
Free: |
1-800-371-1986 |
| Fax:
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301-784-1776
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| Address: |
708
Fayette Street
Cumberland, MD 21502 |
| Email: |
mdagrability@rficil.org |
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This material is based upon work
supported by the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education,
and Extension Service, under special project number
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