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1 NATIONAL AGRABILITY PROJECT NATIONAL AGRABILITY PROJECT (NAP) AgrAbility History, NAP, Project Objectives NAP Team Members, Partnerships Ronald T. Schuler New Staff Orientation National AgrAbility Workshop November 8, 2005

2 A Brief History of AgrAbility Arose from a grass roots effort championed by Easter Seals Easter Seals shopped the concept to several federal departments before selecting USDA Modeled after pioneering efforts in Iowa (Easter Seals) and Vermont (University) Grown from 8 awards in 1991 to 25 awards totaling about $4.4 M in 2005

3 National AgrAbility Project APartnershipBetween Easter Seals and University of Wisconsin-Extension

4 National Project Objectives 1.Education-to build capacity by providing education to health, farm and government service providers on accommodating disabilities and preventing secondary injuries in person with disabilities engaged in production agriculture. 2. Networking-to expand capacity through the development of networking activities that encourages the sharing of information and resources among and the securing of the services and/or funds from individuals or organizations not employed by AgrAbility 3. Assistance-to provide farmers with disabilities in AgrAbility and non- AgrAbility states consultative services and technical assistance to increase the liklihood that they and their farm operation experience success. 4. Operations and Management-to increase the efficiency and the effectiveness of state and national project efforts through project management systems.

5 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart * CSREES-Cooperative States Research, Education and Extension Service USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec.

6 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart * CSREES-Cooperative States Research, Education and Extension Service USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. USDA-CSREES Responsibilities: Administer the Program Specific responsibilities Direct the request for proposals Oversee review process Insure funded projects follow rules

7 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Karthryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. Project Leader Responsibilities: Provides overall management and reporting activities of the project

8 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. Project Manager Responsibilities: Coordinates National Training Workshop, area training and new staff orientation Supervises technical assistance and information dissemination Directs the preparation of the annual and final reports

9 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. Assistive Tech. Specialist Responsibilities: Provide technical support on assistive technology with a special focus on secondary injuries

10 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. ES Project Director Responsibilities: Provide leadership for ES partner Coordinate education for frontline rehabilitation and healthcare professionals and networking for volunteer program

11 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. Agr. Technologist Responsibilities: Provide training and technical assistance on agricultural machinery, equipment, and buildings with assistive technology Manage web site

12 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. Rehabilitation Spec. Responsibilities: Provides training and technical assistance with respect to: assistive technology government programs other rehabilitation issues cultural diversity

13 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. Evaluation Specialist Responsibility: Directs the evaluation activities of the program-demographics, impact study etc.

14 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Krisina Martin(ES) Market & Com. Spec. Program Assistant Responsibilities: Provide clerical support, word processing. Answer toll free phone-serve as receptionist Complete data entry and desktop publishing Manage mailings Maintain Cooperative Extension files

15 National AgrAbility Organizational Chart USDA-CSREES* Brad Rein, National Program Leader Karen Hunter, Program Specialist Ron Schuler(UW) Project Leader Cheryl Skjolaas(UW) Project Manager Mark Novak(UW) Agr. Technologist Mary Beck(UW) Rehabilitation Spec. Kathryn Pereira(UW) Evaluation Spec. Sherry Liantonio(UW) Program Assistant Therese Willkomm Assistive Tech. Spec. Doug Carmon(ES) Project Director Kristina Martin(ES) Market. & Com. Spec. Marketing and Communication Specialist Responsibilities: Responds to information requests Disseminates project-related info. to staff Coordinates the marketing plan Produces Monthly Newsletter & Quarterly

16 Principles of Partnership Help state project staff excel Provide high quality, outcome oriented training, tech. assist. and information dissemination Leverage opportunities and promote innovation Lead and promote AgrAbility goals Provide full access to all information and resources Build capacity of state project staff

17 Point-Partner Final Point-Partner Treat your partner the way you would like them to treat you

18 THE END

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