Description: Assists farmers, farm workers, and their families withdisabilities, injuries, and illnesses to find necessary resources to continueto work and provide for their families safely.Services provided:Assistance and support to farmers, ranchers, workers, andtheir families who have an injury, disability, or illness that limits theirability to perform farm tasksHelps locate resources including low-cost modifications tothe farm, home, equipment, and work siteHealth care and rehabilitation services; Advocacy with government and non-profit agenciesEducation for arthritis and diabetes in farmingAssistive device education and research;Technical assistance educational workshops and seminars forprofessionals about rehabilitating farmers and workersSpecialized information and referralServices available in Spanish and English
Hours: By appointment only: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
Eligibility: Anyone who resides in California living with a disability or long-term health condition who works in agriculture. This includes:. Farm and/or Ranch Operators. Farm and/or Ranch Employees. Seasonal/Migrant Workers. Family Members of WorkersCalifornia AgrAbility assists people living with a disability. Examples of disabilities include but are not limited to:. Arthritis. Diabetes. Amputation. Stroke. Vision or Hearing Impairment. Respiratory Diseases. Spinal Cord or Back Injury. Chronic Illnesses or pain
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