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...
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...
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...
On behalf of 2.1 million Americans living with limb loss and limb difference and the 28 million additional Americans that are at risk of entering the limb loss community, the Amputee Coalition recently sent comments to CMS regarding efforts to effectively manage...
The Amputee Coalition’s advocacy efforts are rooted in its ability to mobilize grassroots volunteers to engage with lawmakers to advance the legislative priorities affecting the limb loss and limb difference communities. Our grassroots advocates engage in the...
Do you identify as a caregiver? We are calling on you for help! We are seeking feedback from all caregivers who support people with disabilities – including family, friends, personal care attendants, other in-home assistants, and anyone else who offers care to...
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Vice President, Communications, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org (September 2, 2022, Washington, DC) – The Amputee Coalition recently announced the recipients of its inaugural Congressional Champions Award. The...
On August 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) opened a National Coverage Analysis for Seat Elevation Systems as an Accessory to Group 3 Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Power Wheelchairs. Currently, Medicare does not offer any coverage for...
The Amputee Coalition celebrated during LGBTQIA+ Pride Month offering a webinar to learn more about resources available for the LGBTQIA+ Community Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference and how you can be involved with the Amputee Coalition. We were joined by guest...
The Amputee Coalition operates the National Limb Loss Resource Center® (NLLRC) under a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services. Members of Congress and their staff are working on the...