You are invited to Columbus Ohio for a conference!
Ohio AgrAbility: Building Independence Through Agriculture
Date: Tuesday February 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm
Location: Nationwide and Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
Cost: $50.00
Link to registration: http://www.cvent.com/d/n6q7m1
Contact: Laura Akgerman, Disability Services Coordinator, 614-292-0622, Akgerman.4@osu.edu
This one-day workshop will focus on agriculture and horticulture as viable work options for individuals with developmental disabilities. Speakers and panelists will provide insight on adaptive employment models, as well as identify resources and assistive technology to support workers in these settings. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of the workplace opportunities and ways to overcome barriers for both the agricultural employer and their workers.
This workshop will benefit disability services professionals and advocates by:
Learning ways to find agricultural and horticultural employers, how to promote your clients to these employers, and overcome barriers to employment
Reviewing what training and industry credentials might be beneficial for these jobs
Providing a list of resources for potential funding of adaptive equipment and modifications, Assistive Technology, job and technical support
This Workshop will benefit farmers, agricultural businesses and landscapers by:
Connecting you with a dependable, hard-working and loyal workforce
Introducing you to disability services professionals who can offer support and resources for you and your employees
Reviewing potential tax credits for hiring individuals with disabilities, and potential tax incentives for providing accommodations and workplace accessibility
When the focus shifts from disability to ability, everyone benefit