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

Indiana Directory of Disability Resources

The purpose of the Indiana Directory of Disability Resources is to provide Hoosiers with a useful guide to disability services and to increase the public's awareness of the available resources. Click here to view the IDDR.

Also see the Printed Resources page for information on the printed version of the IDDR.

www.ruralcare.info The Rural Caregivers Web Site

Caregiving is always challenging. However, for rural caregivers, it is even more difficult because of factors such as geographical isolation, gaps in rural service delivery systems, and the unique needs of agricultural workers with disabilities. Ruralcare.info is designed to help bridge the information gap and assist in creating a web support community for rural caregivers. Features a large collection of links to helpful sites for caregivers on topics ranging from resource materials to finances.

Barn Builders and Caregivers Directory

A voluntary peer support network of farmers and ranchers with disabilities from across the nation has been developed into a directory for your convenience. The list includes people willing to become personally involved in the lives of others who might benefit from their prior experiences. This edition of the directory contains information from farmers and caregivers representing 23 states and Canada who have volunteered to be of assistance, if called upon. The Web version of the Barn Builders Directory is available at www.barnbuilders.info. However, it is currently under revision.

Also see the Printed Resources page for information on the printed version of the Barn Builders Directory.

FFA Bridging Horizons Brochure and Application

Find out how your local FFA chapter can assist a member of you community and win a cash prize!

Click here to access the Bridging Horizons FFA Contest brochure or apply online with the Bridging Horizons Online Application.

Spinal Cord Injury Education Program

The Spinal Cord Injury Information Network at the University of Alabama
Rehabilitation Research & Training Center has developed a free SCI
Health Education MultiMedia Series. This resource consists of PowerPoint
presentations concerning:
  ·Functional Goals Following SCI 
  ·Prevention of Pressure Sores through Skin Care 
  ·Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection 
  ·Understanding and Managing Respiratory Complication after SCI 
  ·Challenges of Spastic Hypertonia following SCI
The presentations include voice-over narration (which can only be heard when downloaded and viewed in PowerPoint’s slide show mode), and they can also be modified for professional use.

Click here to follow link.

Val Farmer

The rights for a link have been purchased so all AgrAbility staff can access articles and commentary on farm stress and related topics by a columnist named Val Farmer. AgrAbility staff should contact Paul Jones at BNG for the password to enter the site.

Click here to check out Val Farmer's Website.

"Plowshares" Technical Articles

'Plowshares' are technical articles discussing rural assistive technology concepts.  These articles are published periodically by the Breaking New Ground Resource Center. ($2.50 per copy)

Click here for a complete listing of available Plowshares titles. (Six titles are currently online.)

Improving Cooperative Extension Accessibility

The newly revised edition of the "Improving Extension Accessibility" booklet is now online! It provides practical information in an easy-to-use format that is designed to help Extension improve the accessibility of its programs, services and materials, extension offices and fairgrounds.

Click here to preview the online version of Improving Cooperative Extension Accessibility.

Indiana Rehabilitation Centers 

Click here for a listing of rehabilitation centers in Indiana.

Breaking New Ground Resource List

Click here to view Breaking New Ground's Resource List in PDF format