Accessibility Resources
One of the most useful things we can do is collect and share the resources, tools, and technology that make gardening and land stewardship more practical—and more accessible.
This page is a growing library of templates, references, and field-tested links we use in our work. It will evolve as our programs evolve.
If you have suggestions, additions, feedback, or critiques, please reach out.
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Core Resources
Start here: These are the three resources we return to most often when designing accessible gardening and stewardship programs.
(1) The Toolbox – Assistive Technology Database (National AgrAbility Project)
A searchable library of tools, equipment, ideas, and adaptations that support farmers, gardeners, and agricultural workers with disabilities. Browse by category or search for specific needs (e.g., gardening tools, outdoor mobility, tractors, shops, livestock handling).
Best for: landowners • gardeners • farms/ranches • partner gardens (schools/senior centers)
Format: searchable database + technical reports
Topics: assistive technology • adaptive tools • outdoor mobility • accessible work design
Note: We use this as a reference library when designing accessible tasks, tool stations, and garden work roles. Toolbox items are sourced through the listed suppliers/manufacturers (not ordered through AgrAbility).
(2) Getting Started With Accessible Gardening (National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability)
A practical overview of how to adapt the garden, the gardener, and the plants—especially useful for planning paths, surfaces, containers, raised beds, and reachable layouts.
Best for: gardeners • caretakers • program designers • landscapers
Format: article + actionable bullets guidance
Topics: adapting the garden • moving through the garden • adaptive tools • raised beds & containers
Note: While brief, this is a strong “first read” for anyone new to accessible gardening—and a handy reference when you’re making design decisions.
(3) BLM Accessibility Program Overview (Bureau of Land Management)
A clear overview of accessibility in outdoor recreation settings, including principles, laws/standards references, and practical guidance for improving equitable access to outdoor sites and programs.
Best for: landscapers • program designers • partner gardens (schools/senior centers) • environmental orgs
Format: program overview + links to laws, policies, guidance, and tools
Topics: outdoor access • universal design • compliance + best practice • public lands accessibility
Note: We reference this when thinking about accessible circulation and outdoor site features—especially when translating “accessibility principles” into real terrain and real constraints.
Last updated: March 2026