AgrAbility Regional Workshop- Assistive Technology Professional Training

Name: AgrAbility Regional Workshop- Assistive Technology Professional Training
Start: 2024-07-16T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Weber's Boutique Hotel

Schedule

Tue Jul 16 2024 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Weber's Boutique Hotel | Ann Arbor, MI

This Regional Workshop is provided in conjunction with MI AgrAbility and will focus on Assistive Technology and preparing for the RESNA Assistive Technology Professional exam. Sessions will include disability etiquette; medical conditions; assessment models, interview, observations and reports; and assistive technology for farming. The group will complete an assessment at a local farm to apply lessons learned in the training.
All attendees will receive a 1 year RESNA membership ($185 value) and may be eligible for up to 10 RESNA certified CEU’s after successful completion of the training.
In addition to those who are interested in assisting farmers with a disability or long-term health condition, this workshop would be helpful to:
Service providers (VR, state agencies, governmental organizations)
Agricultural professionals (Extension, Farm Bureau staff, FFA, ag educators)
Occupational/Physical therapists, staff, teachers, and students
Assistive Technology professionals
Staff from other state AgrAbility projects and those working in ag safety, health, and wellness.
More information and registration link on the National AgrAbility Project website https://bit.ly/4aWfxZx