7 USC 5933 - Assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 29, 2024

§ 5933.

Assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities

(a)

Special demonstration grants

(1)

In general

(2)

Eligible services

(3)

Eligible programs

Grants awarded under paragraph (1) may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that—

(A)

provide direct education and assistance to accommodate disability in farming to individuals with disabilities who engage in farming and farm-related occupations;

(B)

provide on-the-farm technical advice concerning the design, fabrication, and use of agricultural and related equipment, machinery, and tools, and assist in the modification of farm worksites, operations, and living arrangements to accommodate individuals with disabilities who engage in farming, farm living and farm-related tasks;

(C)

involve community and health care professionals, including Extension Service agents and others, in the early identification of farm and rural families that are in need of services related to the disability of an individual;

(D)

provide specialized education programs to enhance the professional competencies of rural agricultural professionals, rehabilitation and health care providers, vocational counselors, and other providers of service to individuals with disabilities, and their families, who engage in farming or farm-related occupations; and

(E)

mobilize rural volunteer resources, including peer counseling among farmers with disabilities and rural ingenuity networks promoting cost effective methods or accommodating disabilities in farming and farm-related activities.

(4)

Extension Service agencies

(5)

Minimum amount

(6)

Consideration for grants for new programs

(7)

Clarification of application of provisions to veterans with disabilities

This subsection shall apply with respect to veterans with disabilities, and their families, who—

(A)

are engaged in farming or farm-related occupations; or

(B)

are pursuing new farming opportunities.

(b)

National grant for technical assistance, training, and dissemination

(c)

Authorization of appropriations

(1)

In general

Subject to paragraph (2), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—

(A)

$6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2013; and

(B)

$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.

(2)

National grant

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1680, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3781;

cite as: 7 USC 5933