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About UsAgrAbility Virginia assists farmers, farmworkers, and their families who identify with illness, injury, or disability to work safely and productively with dignity through education, rehabilitative services, and assistive technology. AgrAbility Virginia services are funded through USDA NIFA and free to Virginians.
How We SupportWe offer support services to farmers that include, but are not limited to:
Educational resources & trainings for farmers, farmworkers, and families
Disability advocacy
Assistive technology for accessibility and mobility
Coordinate community services and outreach
Identify funding sources for farmers
Who We SupportWe support a wide diversity of farmers across all farming communities, such as:
Small and mid-size farms
Rural and urban settings
Beginning farmers
Military veterans
Socially disadvantaged farmers
We assist farmers with a wide variety of experiences, such as:
Arthritis
Spinal cord injuries/paralysis
Back impairments
Brain/head injury
Stroke
Visual/hearing impairments
Cerebral palsy
Mental health and stress
Autism
The AgrAbility Virginia Assistive Technology FundAgrAbility Virginia works to help farmers and farm workers with injury, illness, or disability to continue working safely and efficiently. Assistive technologies are one way we accomplish this mission. If our clients or partners are not able to provide funding for technologies, we can utilize the Assistive Technology Fund. A great way to support the work of AgrAbility Virginia is to donate to this fund.
Contact UsPhone: (540) 231-4582Email: AgrAbilityVA@vt.eduWebsite: www.agrability.ext.vt.eduInstagram & Facebook: @AgrAbilityVA