A. Subject to available funds, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service shall provide through the existing state program, and contract with other entities that assist disabled farmers, assistance to individuals who are engaged in farming or an agriculture-related activity and who have been affected by disability.
B. Services provided by the Oklahoma AgrAbility Project shall include, but are not limited to:
1. A toll-free information and referral hotline;
2. The establishment of networks with local agricultural and rehabilitation professionals;
3. The coordination of community resources;
4. The establishment of networks with local agricultural and health care professionals to help identify individuals who may be eligible for assistance and to help identify the best method of providing that assistance;
5. The provision of on-the-farm information and technical assistance regarding equipment modification, assistive technology, environmental modifications, and work accomodations;
6. Job restructuring; and
7. The provision of information on, and assistance regarding the development of, alternative jobs.
Added by Laws 2007, c. 181, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.