People with disabilities can remain in farming
On-site Assistance
We offer on-site assistance in adapting home and farm operations
to solve a disability-related problem.
Modest Home Makeovers
Upon request, we will work with individuals and families to make
their home accessible.
Staff will use existing furnishings and equipment to accommodate specific disabilities
at little or no cost. After the changes are made, their homes will still look
and feel like "home."
Home
Planning Workshops
We organize monthly Home Planning Workshops on the Iowa State University campus
for people who are building new homes or doing major remodeling.
Housing
Exhibits
Five interactive housing exhibits show innovative ways to make homes attractive
and accessible, whether building new or remodeling. The exhibits are scheduled
for fairs, expos, and other community events throughout Iowa. The "Home
for All Ages" includes furnishings and equipment in an actual living room,
kitchen, and bathroom. Two bathroom exhibits, (
Bathroom 1) and (
Bathroom 2), demonstrate bathing options for persons who use wheelchairs.
The Welcoming Home exhibit
is a no-step entrance into a home featuring a number of devices for ease of
access. The Control
Center displays how persons with limited mobility can create a nest from
which to conrol their environment.
Ingenuity Network
This network is made up of volunteers who have experience in designing
or fabricating devices or modifications to accommodate disabilities.
AgrAbility Friends and Family
AgrAbility Friends and Family is a program of support for Iowa farm
families with disabilities. If you or your family has experienced a serious
illness or injury, AgrAbility Friends and Family is here to help you.
Local leaders direct the AgrAbility Friends and Family program. Each leader
knows firsthand the challenges of dealing with disabilities and has a strong
desire to help others who have faced similar situations.
Leaders are trained to listen and give support. They also organize group get-togethers
for fun and fellowship. If you want to meet other farm families who will understand
what it's like to have a disability, click on AgrAbility Friends and Family
in the title above to find your nearest AgrAbility leader.