Agriculture as The Next Mission for Military Veterans of All Abilities

Event Date/Time: 

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST

Location: 

Online via Zoom Webinar Platform

Description: 

This session will cover how agriculture can be a military veteran’s next mission, especially after acquiring a physical or mental impairment during one’s service. Individuals with a variety of disabilities who have an interest in farming, ranching, and gardening will learn how assistive technology and other resources provide access to the world of agriculture. An overview of AgrAbility, a USDA-sponsored program that assists agricultural workers with disabilities, will be provided. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the speakers questions following the presentation.

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions
Materials Available in Alternate Formats

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Medical Professional, Service Provider

Topic: 

Employment (ADA Title I), Hiring, Reasonable Accommodation

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0

Registration Deadline: 

Monday, November 15, 2021