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Assistive Technology Gallery

Assistive Technology Gallery

The images below include some examples of Assistive Technology in action and showcases how it has helped AgrAbility clients!

Back Saver Grip
Shoveling can be a serious strain on the back. With the added handle, the stress is reduced.
Farmer driving an UTV in a field
Man missing left arm in ATV with dog
An ATV can help move items around the farm
Green tractor with a pilot lift
A pilot lift can provide access to a tractor when you’re not able to climb the stairs.
farmer climbing into a tractor
Getting into and out of tractors can be difficult with limitations, but adding an extra step and some hand rails makes it much easier on the back and hips.
A skid-loader driven by a farmer
A skid-loader can be a huge accommodation because of the variety of chores it can help with.
A farmer with a prosthetic leg by a hay bale
Adapters for tractors can make it easier for farmers to manage their workload without added stress on their bodies.
A tractor with a platform lift
This platform lift is another way to make getting in and out of the tractor safer and easier.
A milking parlor with a rail system
Modifying parlors for farmers and their limitations can make the daily tasks easier to handle.
A farmer in a wheelchair in a dairy barn with cows
A client showing us how he gets around his dairy farm.
A person demonstrating a calf cart.
A calf cart like this one is easy to use and can be a big help in moving calves around the farm.
A farmer on a tractor lift entering the cab of the tractor.
Without tractor lifts like this one, some farmers would not be able to safely get in and out of their equipment.
A modified steering wheel for a tractor
A Modified Steering Wheel is an option for farmers who have difficulties controlling traditional steering wheels on farm equipment.
An off-road vehicle for a farm.
An off-road vehicle can be used to transport people, implements and material around the farmstead, while reducing strain on the body.

AgrAbility of Wisconsin

This material is based upon work supported by the AgrAbility of Wisconsin project award no. 2022-41590-38131 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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