Adapted from U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs In November 2021, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit alleging that Uber violated Title III of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination by private transportation companies like Uber. According to...
Join us for the Ambassadors Community Champions Kick-off Webinar
The new Ambassador and Community Champions program was introduced during the National Conference in August. We want to thank everyone who has already signed up to participate in the program. Your participation and activism are very much appreciated. We are excited to...
In Case You Missed It, Learn About the Amputee Coalition Quarterly All Advocate Call
During the Amputee Coalition Quarterly All Advocate Zoom Call on November 1, our government relations team introduced our advocacy program, including our online training to become certified as an Amputee Coalition Lead Advocate. Additionally, information was provided...
RSVP for November All Advocate Call – Nov. 1 at 7pm ET
Learn how you can get involved in advocacy with the Amputee Coalition to make a difference for people living with limb loss and limb difference. We’ll be talking about our advocacy campaigns and how you can be an advocate with us! There will also be time for you to...
Regional Ambassador Jean Mwale is Advocating for the Limb Loss Community Worldwide
Jean Mwale is pushing forward, "putting one prosthetic leg in front of the other." She has stepped up with determination using her experiences to advocate for others. Recently named an Amputee Coalition Regional Ambassador for the Northeast, she is reaching far beyond...
Advocacy Efforts Regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Proposed Rule addresses the implementation of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in certain health...
New Fact Sheet: Hiring Practice for Individuals with Disabilities and Those within Diverse Backgrounds
By: Trenaya Reid, Workforce Manager NLLRC Many private, nonprofit, and government organizations would like to diversify their workforce but do not know the proper steps or resources available to move forward. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the jobless rate...
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Lucha (Fight) Continues for Health Equity in Hispanic/LatinX Patients
This article, authored by Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Research, Education & Programs, is reprinted in full with permission from the National Health Council. September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanics/Latinx are one...
Diversity and inclusion efforts are a top priority for corporate America, but who is being forgotten?
In August 2022, the Amputee Coalition hosted its first in-person conference in three years. The experiences of those three years deeply impacted the topics and focus of the conversations and sessions presented during the event. A key topic centered on diversity and...
Boost Your Vaccine Knowledge with the COVID-19 Education and Equity Project
As the Covid-19 pandemic moves into new phases, the Amputee Coalition is committed to communicating the facts about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. The limb loss and limb difference community faces greater health risks from COVID-19. We want to ensure...