The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national network of living facilities, programs, organizations, and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. A non profit, 501(c)(3) affiliation, APRIL promotes the independence of plus full rights and benefits for persons with disabilities living in rural America.

The Breaking New Ground (BNG) Resource Center and Outreach Program, established in 1979 within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, have become nationally recognized as prime sources of assistance and information on rehabilitation and assistive technology for persons working in agriculture.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but rather an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of persons with disabilities. It also is a source of information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

The National AgrAbility Project, created in 1991, links the federal and state Extension Services with nonprofit disability service organizations to provide information, education, and technical assistance to heighten public awareness about persons with disabilities employed in agriculture. Eighteen states have USDA-funded AgrAbility Projects. Click here for links to the state projects.

The Research and Training Center on Rural Rehabilitation Services (RTC Rural), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is engaged in scientific research to develop then communicates solutions to a wide range of problems unique to persons with disabilities in rural settings.

The Rehabilitation Engineering And Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), founded in 1979, is a not-for-profit association of organizations and individuals  interest in technology and disabilities. Its purpose is to improve the potential of persons with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology by promoting technology-based research, development, education, and advocacy and by supporting the people engaged in these activities.

 The web site of Val Farmer, rural psychologist and syndicated columnist, contains articles and commentaries on farm stress and related topics. While the general site can be accessed by anyone, certain portions require a membership. The National AgrAbility Project has purchased that membership, allowing AgrAbility staffs across the nation to access the entire site. Staff members should contact Breaking New Ground for the password to enter the site. 

The Warm Springs Resource Center coordinates and provides social, cultural and educational services for people with disabilities.