Assistive technology expo coming Feb. 17

VINCENNES, Ind. — The Indiana AgrAbility Project, in cooperation with Vincennes University and nonprofit partner Easterseals Crossroads, is sponsoring a full-day assistive technology expo on Feb. 17.

The expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Vincennes University Agricultural Center, 4207 Purdue Road, Vincennes.

The event will include demonstrations and opportunities to learn about the assistive technologies that are available for farmers.

Did You Know?

In the United States, farmers and ranchers rank second among laborers with disabilities due to work-related injuries.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 200,000 farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers sustain occupational injuries each year that limit their ability to perform essential tasks.

Admission is free. Register at agrability.info/at-expo.