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Categories: Agriculture; Caregivers; Disability/Injury Specific Resources; Financial Resources; Kids; National AgrAbility Project; National Resources; State of Wyoming Services

Agriculture

Breaking New Ground Resource Center

           Information on rehabilitation technology for farmers and ranchers

Fall Prevention Center of Excellence

          Identifies best practices principles in fall prevention and helps communities offer fall
          prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling

Farmedic

          Provides rural fire and rescue responders with a systematic approach to farm rescue    
          procedures that address the safety of both patients and responders

Extension Disaster Education Network

          Reducing the impact of disasters through education

Rural & Ag Safety

          Information about rural and agricultural safety

AgriWellness

           Promotes accessible behavioral health services for underserved and at-risk populations
           affected by rural crisis in agricultural communities

Caregivers

Rural Caregivers

          Addresses the challenges faced by geographical isolation, gaps in rural service delivery
          systems, and the unique needs of agricultural workers with disabilities

Flu Information

          Five things caregivers of people with disabilities need to know about flu

National MS Society

          Caregivers guide for people with disabilities (PDF file)

Disability/Injury Specific Resources

Disability.gov

          Information on federal disability-related programs and benefits, including links to state and   
          local information, and information on topics from Medicare to personal safety

American Diabetes Association

          Basics of diabetes, information on living with diabetes, food and fitness, community events,
          and news & research relating to diabetes

Arthritis Foundation

          Information about arthritis, research and exercise information, products that are easy to use,
          and free exercise videos for staying limber

Arthritis & Agriculture

          Monthly tips and information about agriculture and farming/ranching with arthritis

National Amputation Foundation

          Includes tips, programs, and services information for amputees, family members, and
          caregivers

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)

          A collection of internet accessible information resources on general disabilities

Brain & Spinal Cord.org

          Information and resources for brain and spinal cord injury survivors, their families, and their
          caregivers

United Cerebral Palsy

          Information about services available to children and adults with disabilities

National Parkinson Foundation

          Information on dealing with Parkinson’s disease, helpful advice for family members, friends,
          and caregivers

Disability Resources

          Provides links to disability organizations and agencies in state and local communities  

United Spinal Association

          Website to empower Medicare beneficiaries in need of wheelchairs and/or scooters

American Stroke Association

          With strokes ranking as the #3 cause of death in the United States, this site gives useful
          information on preventing strokes and how to properly identify a stroke to limit the amount of
          damage done

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)

          National membership organization dedicated to advancing the rights and responsibilities of
          people with disabilities in rural America

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

          Priorities include broadening access to technology, elevating the quality of information and
          tools available for the professionals who serve people with vision loss, and promoting
          independent living for people with vision loss

Medline Plus

          Information about medications and potential side effects

Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

          Information about living as an adult with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention
          Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

American Cancer Society

          Information for all types of cancer, helpful resources for dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and
          advice for family members and friends

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

          Provides information on children and youth with disabilities, programs and services
          available for infants, children, and youth with disabilities, and research-based information on
          effective practices for children with disabilities

Family Village

          Provides links to various disability resources

Protection & Advocacy

          Provides protection of individuals with disabilities through legal advocacy

Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities

          Seeks and advocates for activities which promote self sufficiency, community involvement
          and educational opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, and the Wyoming
          community

Developmental Disabilities Division

          Provides funding and guidance responsive to the needs of people with disabilities who live,
          work, enjoy, and/or learn in Wyoming communities with their families, friends, and chosen
          support services and support providers

Financial Resources

Socially Disadvantaged, Beginning, and Limited Resource Farmers & Ranchers

          Offers incentives, focuses on equity in accessing programs & services and streamlined
          delivery of technical and financial assistance

U.S. Small Business Administration

          Programs and services helping small business owners to grow and succeed, including
          information on grants and financial assistance

Social Security Administration

          Information about disability, retirement, supplemental security income (SSI), and Medicare

National Farm Service Agency Information on Loans

          Information about direct and guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans

Kids

FSA Kids Area

          Coloring pages, fun farm facts, youth farmers and ranchers, and lots of other fun information
          for kids

Farm Safety 4 Just Kids

          Promotes a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries, and fatalities to
          children and youth involved in farming operations

National AgrAbility Project

National AgrAbility Project

          Full of resources and information on AgrAbility

National AgrAbility YouTube Channel

          Videos from the National AgrAbility Project

National Resources

National Farm Service Agency (FSA)

          Implements farm policy and administers leadership for local, county, and state FSA offices

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

          Catch up with news and current research, find out about government programs relating to
          agriculture

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

          Provides access to information on topics ranging from nutrition to food biosecurity, learn
          about grants and other funding opportunities for research and innovation

National Ag Safety Database (NASD)

          Step-by-step instructions to deal with hundreds of safety issues, the place to go if you want
          to avoid accidents on your farm—or to know how to deal with them if they do happen

USDA Rural Development

          Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America

Easter Seals

          Provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and
          other disabilities can live, learn, work, and play in our communities

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

          Provides national and world leadership to prevent workplace illnesses and injuries

U.S. Department of Transportation

          Emergency preparedness information for individuals with disabilities

State of Wyoming Services

Wyoming Department of Agriculture

          Great place to learn about agriculture in Wyoming, licensing and registrations, inspections,
          lab services and more

Wyoming Cooperative Extension System

          Learn about 4-H, check out research being done in Wyoming, or order publications

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WYFB)

          Members work together to develop agricultural policy, programs, and services to enhance
          the rural lifestyle of Wyoming

Wyoming Farm Service Agency (WYFSA)

          Find information on farm loans, disaster assistance, conservation, and price support, county
          FSA offices are also listed

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

          Committed to helping people with disabilities establish and reach vocational goals that help
          them become productive working citizens

Wyoming State Resources

          Provides links to disability-specific organizations, organizations for parents, and other state
          agencies and organizations

Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)

          Works to assist individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, and
          University of Wyoming students, through education, training, community services, and early
          intervention

Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation (WILR)

          A non-profit, human services agency helping people with severe disabilities maintain or
          regain independence in their lives

Wyoming Services for Independent Living (WSIL)

          Provides services to the western half of Wyoming, enabling persons with significant
          disabilities to live as independently as possible in their communities

 

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