AgrAbility Ag Assistive Technology Expo

HUNTINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana AgrAbility Agricultural Assistive Technology Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 at Habecker Dining Commons at Huntington University.

The free event will offer demonstrations and training with agricultural assistive technology.

Did You Know?

In the United States, farmers and ranchers rank second among laborers with disabilities due to work-related injuries.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 200,000 farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers sustain occupational injuries each year that limit their ability to perform essential tasks.

Extension professionals, vocational rehabilitation counselors and supervisors, occupational therapists, physical therapists and AgrAbility staff members are encouraged to attend.

The event is sponsored by Purdue’s Indiana AgrAbility Project, Huntington University and Easterseals Crossroads.

Visit agrability.info/at-expo to register. For additional information, contact Paul Jones at jonesp@purdue.edu.