Join the Amputee Coalition in Washington, DC during the 2023 Advocacy Training for Certified Peer Visitor (CPV) Training: Paying it Forward by Giving Back Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. EST – 12:30 p.m. EST Eligibility: In order to be eligible to join this...
New Mexico Bill Calls for Expanded Coverage of Prostheses
Two representatives soon are expected to introduce the So New Mexicans Can Move Act in the state legislature. Amputee Coalition Chief Programs Officer Ashlie White and Government Relations Specialist Ryan Geddie will be in Santa Fe to testify before the legislature. ...
Register Now for 2023 Advocacy Forum
Do you want to take part in the movement to change minds and hearts to support the limb loss and limb difference community? Then, the 2023 Advocacy Forum is where you want to be! The Amputee Coalition is proud to announce this year’s Advocacy Forum, themed “Your Voice...
Learn About the Reimagined 2023 Advocacy Forum
You may have heard that registration for the 2023 Advocacy Forum opened today, and we’re back in person! Amputee Coalition’s Events Specialist, Damita Frye, and Chief Programs Officer, Ashlie White, share their thoughts about the new and...
The Amputee Coalition Returns to D.C.
by Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist Last week, I had the pleasure to join President and C.E.O. John Register, and Chief Programs Officer Ashlie White in our nation’s capital to meet with elected officials to discuss issues facing amputees, and advocate for...
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...
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...
Amputee Coalition Submits Comments to CMS on Efforts to Effectively Manage Chronic Pain
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...
New Advocacy Regional Ambassadors Announced
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...