OKLAHOMA AGRABILITY PROGRAM
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma ABLE Tech,
Langston University Center for Outreach Programs
PURPOSE
Oklahoma AgrAbility supports the rehabilitation and assistive technology needs of Oklahomans with disabilities who face barriers to participating in agriculture. AgrAbility fills a gap in services and resources available to rural families by: assessing agricultural work sites and tasks; providing information and advice about farm and home modifications to increase accessibility and living independently; refer families to local service providers; provide peer support; conduct informational and educational workshops.
CONTACT
Carla Wilhite, AgrAbility Program Specialist
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK 74078-2026
(405) 744-5182
(888) 885-5588 toll free
FAX: (405) 744-2487
Oklahoma AgrAbility Project
Traci Naile
(405)-744-2398
www.agrability.okstate.edu
Clark Williams
AgrAbility Farm Financial Specialist
PO Box 1258
Langston, OK 73050
405-466-3466 ext. 6101
FINANCIAL CRITERIA
• None
ELIGIBILITY
Farmer or rancher with a disability or have a dependent with a disability.
AT SERVICES PROVIDED/COVERED
Assessments & Evaluations
Information and Referral
Training for Consumer & Family
Locating Alternate Funding
AT DEVICES PROVIDED/COVERED
Inquiries can be made in regard to mini-grants for farm assistive technology that may be available under certain restricted conditions.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Contact any of the partnering agencies.
PIECES OF THE PUZZLE
Oklahoma AgrAbility Program services are provided (in part) by funding through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
The Program is operated by the OSU Cooperative Extension Service with joint cooperation from County Extension Centers; Langston University Center for Outreach Programs; Langston University Department of Physical Therapy, and the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation.
This nonprofit program provides services free of charge through Oklahoma ABLE Tech. Other services include:
peer support network
informational and educational workshops
technical assistance about farm and home modifications to increase:
accessibility,
participation in farming, and
independent living.