Accommodating Disabilities in Agriculture 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
Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology is equipment that enhances the ability
of people to be more efficient and successful. Below are several examples
of assistive technology that has been incorporated into the daily farm tasks
of some AgrAbility of Wisconsin clients.
A Modified Steering Wheel is an option
for farmers who have a difficult time controlling steering wheels on farm
equipment.
An off-road vehicle can be used to transport people, implements and material
around the farmstead.