The
Toolbox, 2000.
This is the greatly expanded and revised version of our most popular resource, Agricultural Tools, Equipment, Machinery, and Buildings for Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities. More than 500 new ideas are included. Each idea contains a description, method of operation, a contact, and photo. Also includes revised worksite assessment tool, case studies and resource lists. $80.00
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Assistive Technology Needs Assessment of Farmers and Ranchers with
Spinal Cord Injuries, 1992.
This manual reports findings of a study completed by BNG, funded by the Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation in which farmers and ranchers with spinal cord injuries were surveyed to determine rehabilitation technology needs. $25.00
Bridging Horizons is a publication to provide FFA advisors with information to assist in their efforts to include all youth in FFA, especially those who have disabilities. It contains sections on cultivating independence and confidence in members with disabilities, practical ways to improve accessibility in FFA facilities and programs, case histories of members with disabilities who have successfully participated in FFA programs, and understanding disabilities. $5.00
Barn Builders is a peer support network of farmers and ranchers with disabilities. This resource is helpful to individuals as well as rehabilitation professionals who want to "connect" an individual who has recently been injured with another farmer or rancher with a similar disability. This resource represents 88 farmers representing 33 states and 2 Canadian provinces. All the individuals listed have agreed to assist another farmer or rancher by talking with others, corresponding, and/or making farm or hospital visits. $15.00
Conducting Agricultural Worksite Assessments, 1991.
This publication assists the rural rehabilitation professional in conducting an effective agricultural worksite assessment for a farmer or rancher with a physical disability. The 89-page publication provides three types of assessment tools as well as a wealth of information for preparing a plan to address individual needs. $30.00
This manual contains 31 case histories of rural residents with disabilities who have developed alternative, farm-based enterprises (income-producing ventures). Each case discusses the enterprise, the resources and skills required for the venture and the assistive technology used by the farmer. Enterprising Ideas is appropriate for rural rehabilitation professionals as well as farmers considering a change in enterprise. $10.00
Identifying, Selecting, and Implementing Assistive Technology in
the Agricultural Workplace, 1992.
This guide provides assistance to rural rehabilitation professionals and other service providers in identifying, selecting and using assistive technology that is appropriate for the agricultural workplace. Chapters address several topics, including what is assistive technology, how to select the appropriate level of accommodation, developing creative solutions to agricultural workplace barriers and strategies for financing assistive technology. $30.00
Improving Farmstead Accessibility, 1994.
This guide provides help to rehabilitation service providers in identifying accessibility concerns around the home and the farmstead. The resource can help in developing solutions for farmstead layout, home accessibility, accessibility for gardens and orchards, farm shop accessibility, and accessibility and safety. $30.00
Improving Your Rural Business with the ADA, 1993.
This resource is designed to assist business owners in understanding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The resource packet includes a 13-minute videotape on making businesses more accessible, handouts, transparency masters, and a leader's guide to help in organizing and conducting a training session. $50.00
1/2" VHS videotape only $20.00
Making Career Decisions Following a Disability - A Guide for Farmers
& Ranchers, 1992.
The purpose of this resource is to provide rural professionals with practical materials (over 20 handouts, worksheets, sample cover letters and resumes) for helping farmers and ranchers make career decisions. The chapters address the agricultural lifestyle, prevalence of disabilities, the role of the professional, identifying resources, self-assessment, tools for the job search, the ADA and assistive technology for employers and employees. Pages of additional resources are also included. $30.00
Modified Agricultural Equipment: Manlifts for Farmers & Ranchers
with Physical Handicaps, 1987.
This 322-page manual contains descriptions and evaluations of 27 modified,
self-propelled agricultural machines. Modifications include chair, platform,
wheelchair platform, and sling lifts. Each summary gives information on
adaptability and compatibility of the lift, maintenance requirements, description
of operation and cost estimates. $25.00
This 11-minute video kit provides insight into the lives of young people
with disabilities who are involved in 4-H and their parents. Explore success
stories from 4-H involvement, discover parents' perceptions of 4-H benefits
and hear from a volunteer leader with disabilities. Also included in the
kit is a leader's guide that covers ideas for projects, brief descriptions
of various disabilities and implications of different abilities. Two brochures
are included that describe the benefits of involving youth with disabilities
in 4-H. Package: $40.00
To Everything There is a Season - A Guide for Caregivers of Farmers
and Ranchers with Disabilities, 1997.
This resource package features an encouraging 45-minute videotape with
advice from caregivers, an assistive technology specialist, and experts. Additionally,
a written resource and Leader's Guide are included to provide advice, encouragement,
resources, and assistive technology ideas for caregivers.
Package: $85.00
Arthritis and Farmers (15:00), 1989.
Arthritis and Farmers explains what arthritis is and why farmers should
know about the disease. Issues such as medication, exercise, stress, proven
and unproven remedies, joint protection, and other tips for managing arthritis
while doing farm tasks are discussed. The presentation was designed for
use with the brochure Arthritis and Farmers available from both BNG and
the Arthritis Foundation. 1/2" VHS videotape:
$60.00
Cooperative Extension Service and Accessibility, 1995.
This resource package includes a 15-minute video presentation, a Practical
Solutions Resource Manual and a brochure. 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. The packet also provides sources for assistive devices,
technical and legal information, and copy-ready handouts for training in
the community. Package: $50.00
Farming with an Upper Extremity Amputation (23:00), 1995.
This video features ideas and encouragement from farmers with arm amputation
who have continued to successfully farm after their injury. The video also
contains useful advice and techniques from family members and health professionals
familiar with prosthetics and the severe conditions associated with farm
work. Farm machinery and tool modifications which can assist a farmer with
an amputation are also addressed. 1/2" VHS videotape:
$75.00
National AgrAbility Project (15:45), 1995.
This videotape gives an overview of the National AgrAbility Project,
administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Prevalence
of disability in rural America as well as information about services and
programs for the agricultural worker who has a disability are included.
(Open captioning available - please specify)
1/2" VHS videotape:
$20.00
Rehabilitation Technology - "A Challenge For All" (13:00), 1986.
This presentation contains information and ideas about evaluating specific
rehabilitation problems, how to utilize community resource people, places
and materials, and how to apply team work in problem-solving and solution
development.
1/2" VHS videotape:
$60.00
Rural Assistive Technology Slide Presentation Resource, 1992.
This collection of 134 slides, each with accompanying description, will
provide assistance in building unique presentations regarding assistive
technology for farmers and ranchers with physical disabilities. The slides
represent a wide variety of technologies, including both homemade and commercially
available ideas, for persons with a wide range of physical limitations.
134 slides with descriptions: $100.00