FishAbility

FishAbility brochure cover: FishAbility, Fishing for a Lifetime; part of Maine AgrAbility. FishAbility supports fishermen and women who experience barriers to employment such as aging, injury or chronic illness.
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FishAbility supports fishermen and women who experience barriers to employment such as aging, injury, or chronic illness.

What is Maine FishAbility?

FishAbility is part of the Maine AgrAbility Program. The mission is to work with fishermen whose productivity has been impacted by chronic illness or injury. We offer resources and information to help them remain successfully employed.

How can FishAbility help?

We offer practical solutions to help fishermen work safely and productively. Consultation services include:

  • On-site assessment
  • Education and training
  • Support advocacy
  • Community connections
  • Safety planning
  • Equipment modification ideas
  • Connection to business planning

We network with agricultural professionals, employment specialists, and health care providers to connect fishermen and their families with available resources.

Who can use FishAbility?

We work with owners, operators, managers, employees and family members of fishing businesses who experience barriers of aging, injury and chronic illness such as, but not limited to:

  • Arthritis
  • Back pain and injury
  • Hearing and vision-related issues
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Heart conditions and stroke
  • Limb loss
  • Head injury
  • PTSD
  • Mental health issues