Michigan Agrability
Michigan AgrAbility - What is it?
Michigan AgrAbility helps people with disabilities employed in agriculture continue to farm and live independently. AgrAbility services are available to individuals and their families who are engaged in production agriculture. Services are provided through consultations and/or home or farm on-site visits. All consultations are kept confidential.
Michigan AgrAbility staff helps farm family members find ways to manage with disabling conditions, such as, arthritis, chronic back pain, motion loss, hearing loss and any other conditions that limit their ability to work on the farm.
The Michigan AgrAbility Project links Michigan State University Extension services with Easter Seals-Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan Rehab Services to provide practical education and assistance that promotes independence in agricultural production and rural living.
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Farming is one of the most dangerous professions in Michigan.
According to the U.S. Safety Council, nearly 55 of every 1,000 farm workers will suffer from a work-related injury. The National Ag Statistic Service's most current single-year data for Michigan reports that 503 farm workers suffered a farm-related injury.
While many producers recover completely from these injuries, a sizeable number are left with permanent disabilities. The National Safety Council estimates that as many as 4.5 percent of all farm workers experience permanently disabling injuries while working in production agriculture. Unfortunately, those physical limitations can lead to work and financial limitations as well. That's where Michigan AgrAbility can lend a helping hand.
