1. Proud to be a farmer’s daughter – NO matter the limitations they face National AgrAbility Training Workshop March 31- April 3 2014 Presented by Vicki Janisch AgrAbility of Wisconsin

2. Session learning objectives  Share personal experience of disabilities as a family member actively involved on a generational farm  Discuss the importance of client services and how making a connection is vital  Explain the importance of sharing stories and to include family members when the opportunity arises

3. It’s a Family Tradition  60 Cow registered Holstein Farm  6 years away from Centennial Farm  Farm roles and responsibilities  Actively involved in community

4. The health of a farmer Hypothetical  Has annual health exams  Follows the doctor’s orders  Records early detection of pain and discomfort  Routine healthy eating and exercise habits  Try and keep a daily routine Actual  Waits for a rainy day  Can vary on the situation  Toughs it out another day until the work is done  Squeeze in meals when you can and manual labor is exercise  WHAT ROUTINE?

5. The Diabetic “Dad” Farmer  The warning signs  Treatment  Other health conditions involved  Long term health, healing, expense and risks

6. Family Impact  Roles and responsibility shift  Stress and depression situations  Communication obstacles  Seeking outside help to facilitate needs

7. When AgrAbility got involved  The enrollment process  Working with the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation  Accommodations provided  Direct Impact

8. Personal experience can make a BIG impact on service  Breaking the communication barrier  Maintaining client confidentiality and integrity  Ask the follow up questions  Peer support for personal and professional growth  LISTEN, listen, LISTEN!

9. Telling their story

10. Be the missing link  Make connections  Connect past and present consumers together  Share client stories when appropriate  Bring in family members when the opportunity presents itself

11. Vicki Janisch Contact Information:  Office Number: (608) 262-9336  Email address: vjanisch@wisc.edu  Mailing Address:AgrAbility of Wisconsin 460 Henry Mall Madison, WI 53706 Thank you!