Assists farmers and other agricultural workers with disabilities or long-term health conditions by linking them to the resources and providing support they need to live independently and to continue working in or return to production agriculture. Support includes on-site farm assessments, identification of assistive technology, information, education, referrals, and support navigating service providers. AgrAbility does not provide financial assistance but can assist you in navigating third party funding options.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) - Provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. Services include counseling, training, assistive technology implementation and support services. For eligible individuals OVR can provide financial assistance towards assistive technology, training, or diagnostic services.
Together AgrAbility and OVR strive to support farmers with disabilities as they return to or continue in farming as their occupation. AgrAbility and OVR are independent programs, but often work together to provide holistic services and support to farmers and agricultural workers. Eligibility for each program is determined separately and individuals may choose to work with one or both programs. However, many farmers find great success by working with both AgrAbility and OVR. The best success is achieved when the individual receiving services educates themself about the process and actively participates in each part of the process.
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