Project Description:
AgrAbility Utah serves farmers and ranchers with disabilities as well as other members of the agrabusiness community and their families. The project's primary goal is to assist individuals to remain employed in agrabusiness. It is a cooperative effort between Utah State University's Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department (ASTE) and the Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) as well as Utah's four independent living centers. Project staff engage in extensive outreach efforts as well as providing direct information and referral, assistive technology, and peer counseling services.
CPD staff cooperated with ASTE in writing the original proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They have also played a continuing role in providing program evaluation and other technical assistance. During the July 1, 2003 to May 1, 2003 period, they continued to fulfill this role and, in addition, made a presentation on Working with Diverse Cultures - Native Americans at the National Agrability Training Work in Omaha, NE on November 13, 2003. Following the workshop, staff have continued to participate in a national workgroup focused on issues in working with minority cultures. Finally, CPD staff participated in AgrAbility Utah's annual meeting held in Price, Utah on May 29, 2004.
Keyword(s):
Farmers and Ranchers w/Disabilities, Families, Employment, Assistive Tech.
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
