One of Maine AgrAbility’s advisory council members, Donald Burr, Professional Logging Contractors of Maine’s safety and training coordinator, recently created this YouTube video for the Maine LogAbility program. Transferring fuel can be strenuous and messy. These AT suggestions may help address these barriers. Fuel Transfer Pumps as Assistive Technology Starting in February, Maine FishAbility will […]
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By Brie Weisman, OT/L Maine FishAbility Also published by Commercial Fisheries News February 2022 For many today, yoga conjures images of rubber-boned, slender women imitating pretzels, but this ancient, ever-evolving practice was devised as a practical method for everyone to improve mind and body awareness. More athletes turn to yoga every year; LeBron James does […]
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Assistive technology (AT) is any piece of equipment that is used to improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Let’s face it, disability is ordinary, and affects most of us for some part of our lives. Here’s an AT idea shared by one of our Advisory Council members, Donald Burr, Professional Logging Contractors of […]
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Maine News Maine AgrAbility is launching 2022’s Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers. This program is supported by Maine AgrAbility, the Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Program, Farm Credit East, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and local farms throughout Maine. There are 25 people signed up, of which 15 are veterans/family, […]
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By Courtney Lanning Financial worries, unpredictable weather, and isolation make farming a tough job, but COVID brought a new layer of stress for Maine agriculture workers, especially if they’re disabled. “Farming can be stressful even in the best of times,” Leilani Carlson, Maine AgrAbility coordinator at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, said. When those […]
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by Brie Weisman, OT, Maine FishAbility Also published by Commercial Fisheries News January 2022 FishAbility: Secrets of Lobstering as a Centenarian Maine’s newest celebrity is the world’s oldest commercial lobster harvester. At 101, Virginia Oliver has hit national and international news and was the November cover girl for DownEast magazine. I had the opportunity to […]
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By Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist with Maine LogAbility Knee pain is the second most common musculoskeletal complaint in the logging industry, after back pain. The knee is regularly put under stress. Just walking on level ground produces force on the knee of 1.5 times your own body weight. Over time, wear and tear on knees […]
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From NewsCenterMaine.com, written by Courtney Lanning. “Financial worries, unpredictable weather, and isolation make farming a tough job, but COVID brought a new layer of stress for Maine agriculture workers, especially if they’re disabled.” For farmers, fishers, forest workers, and other agriculture workers who face a barrier or disability in their profession, Maine AgrAbility provides recommendations […]
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Three events are brought to you by the Cultivating Resiliency collaboration. Have a Happier New Year! – New Goals, Fresh Start January 13, 2022 – 12:00 PM CT Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2639669452650360078 Join Doris Mold and Megan Roberts, Cultivating Resiliency Co-Leads for a goals-orientated approach to the new year. Whether looking forward to the upcoming year […]
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From: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEGOV/bulletins/3041763 Governor Mills Announces $3.5 Million in Lifeline Loans to Cover the Property Tax Bills of Older or Disabled Maine People “As increasing home values burden Maine people on fixed incomes, an initiative of the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan will help pay property tax bills for Maine seniors and those who are permanently […]
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