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 three rural 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, 2005 to June 30, 2006 period, they continued to fulfill this role. In addition, they attended a staff retreat in St. George UT in April. Finally, they cooperated with ASTE staff in writing a continuation proposal. The application was accepted and will provide $800,000 in funding over the next four years.
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
