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Disability in Agriculture: AgrAbility and Occupational Therapy

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1.  The prevalence of disability within the agricultural community is estimated to be Less than 500,000 More than 500,000 More than 3 million Approximately 25%

2.  Significant sources of disability in agriculture include: Farm accidents Conditions of aging Developmental disabilities All of the above

3.  A research technique used by an OT to evaluate tractor seating pressure was: Analysis of tractor accidents A survey of tractor manufacturers Pressure mapping Interviews with farmers

4.  AgrAbility grants can be held by: State governments Nonprofit organizations Land-grant institutions County governments

5.  Through what means does AgrAbility help to eliminate (or at least minimize) obstacles that block success in production within agriculture or agriculture-related occupations? Provision of farm equipment Education and assistance Assistance with crops Farmworkers

6.  What types of agricultural enterprises does AgrAbility assist? Those meeting USDA requirements for farms Anything within the spectrum of agriculture Any that show a profit Those operated by people with disabilities according to the ADA

7.  The average age of principal farmworkers in 2012 was 58 42 35 29

8.  One of the major sources of funding for assistive technology for AgrAbility clients is: Churches Crowdfunding State vocational rehabilitation agencies Friends and neighbors

9.  In order to serve agricultural workers, OTs must: Come from agricultural backgrounds Live in rural areas Attend agricultural classes None of the above

10.  In working with farmers, OTs should: Recommend safety and functional modifications Address mental/behavioral health Suggest adjustments to work practices All of the above