ABE Building
225 S. University St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
E-Mail: bng@ecn.purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-5088
Toll-Free: (800) 825-4264

The BNG Outreach Program provides a variety of services, which are available to any resident of Indiana. These include:

Access to the BNG Resource Center

The BNG Resource Center has a wide variety of resource materials covering topics such as:

• worksite modifications

• adaptive tools

• improving access to FFA and 4-H programs

• rural business accessibility

• rural assistive technology

• alternative enterprises

Newsletter and Newsnote

The Outreach Program Newsletter  and Outreach Program Newsnote are published on a regular basis.

On-Site Visits

To assist in making the farm worksite, home, or rural business more accessible, a BNG staff member can provide:

• agricultural worksite assessments

• recommendations for modifications

• relevant resource material

• contacts for other sources of information

Public Awareness

The BNG staff is available to provide, as schedules permit, exhibits at rural events such as:

• health fairs

• field days

• county fairs

• machinery shows

Demonstration Van

The BNG Rural Assistive Technology Demonstration Van is equipped with adaptive aids and technology leading to greater independence.

Support Group Meetings

Meetings and other activities are held to provide encouragement and support for families and individuals impacted by disabilities.

Rural Technical Assistance Network

A list is maintained of local craftsmen and fabricators who can fabricate or modify adaptive aids for individuals with disabilities.

Training

Staff are available to provide training on a variety of topics including:

• farming with a disability

• assistive technology for agricultural workers

• community accessibility issues

• involving youth with disabilities