Disabilities in Agriculture
AgrAbility estimates that there are 38,740 Wisconsin farmers with some type of limitation or disability. AgrAbility staff design a customized assistance plan based on the type of agribusiness, type of disability and the needs of the individual with the disability and his or her family.
This plan could include:
- assistive technology
- farm job restructuring
- identification of funding sources
- stress management
- peer support involvement
- farm safety
- community and healthcare coordination
How We Can Help
AgrAbility estimates that there are 38,740 Wisconsin farmers with some type of limitation or disability. AgrAbility staff design a customized assistance plan based on the type of agribusiness, type of disability and the needs of the individual with the disability and his or her family.
This plan could include:
- Assistive Technology
- Farm job restructuring
- Identification of funding sources
- Stress management
- Peer support involvement
- Farm safety
- Community and health care coordination
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