Events & Training Calendar

Table Talk: Assistive Tech for Women in [Agriculture] (AgrAbility National Training Workshop)

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. EST

Cost: Free

Format: Webinar

Where: Online/Web-based

Sponsored By:

National AgrAbility Project

Description:

The number of women involved in production agriculture continues to expand whether they are traditional farmers, new and beginning farmers, or veteran farmers. Most people are aware that manufacturers design and build equipment, tools, and vehicles based on the average male’s height, weight, grip strength, etc. Most females do not fit the average male mold and use tools and equipment that are not designed for them.

How does this impact our role in AgrAbility when recommending assistive technology for our female clients? Join the conversation to discuss this topic. Learn about 1) resources for women in agriculture available through the Ag Safety and Health eXtension Community of Practice and Women in Ag Learning Network; 2) discuss considerations and adjustments required when recommending assistive technology for women, and 3) discuss any assistive technology that is women friendly.

Registration:

Register at the web link below. These sessions will run every Tuesday from February 2nd to August 31st, starting at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. You only need to register once to have access to all of the FREE sessions. Sessions will use Zoom and last 1 to 1.5 hours. You can attend as many as you like. Once you register, you will be sent the Zoom link that will be used for all sessions. A list of the sessions with descriptions is available on the NTW tab on the National AgrAbility Project website at www.agrability.org/agrability-national-training-workshop. If you have any questions, please contact Tess McKeel at tmckeel@goodwillfingerlakes.org or 585-953-8430.

Contact For More Information:

Tess McKeel
Phone: 585-953-8430 (voice)
Email: tmckeel@goodwillfingerlakes.org
Web: Webinar Registration
(https://goodwillofthefingerlakes.regfox.com/agrability-national-training-workshop-virtual-sessions)