
WYOMING AGRABILITY PROJECT: PROMOTING SUCCESS IN AGRICULTURE FOR PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
(WYO-00581)
Wyoming is a state
with no history of support services specifically designed for production
agriculture families with disabilities. The high occupational injury rate
among agriculture, the lack of disability expertise and the lack of services
necessary to accommodate disabilities deprive many individuals from
continuing productive lives in agriculture. Through education, networking
and assistance, the Wyoming AgrAbility project will build the service
capacity for Wyoming communities to meet the needs of farm/ranch families
impacted by a disability; develop a network of professionals to support
farmers/ranchers with disabilities; and provide rancher/farmer access to
assistive technology products and services so they can maintain their
operation.
University of Wyoming
Dept. 3354
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
(307)766-3667
e-mail: aes@uwyo.edu