The Amputee Coalition recently signed on to the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities’ (CCD) comment letter on the proposed rule to establish nurse staffing standards for long-term care facilities. Having well-staffed facilities and a supported workforce is...
With five states who have already enacted So Every BODY Can Move legislation and more to follow in 2024, advocates for the movement are actively making their case across the country. As one of the four founding partners, the Amputee Coalition expressed their support...
The 2023 National Conference boasted a variety of informative sessions covering topics relevant to the limb loss and limb difference community. Advocacy is one of the most powerful ways you can leverage your experiences to create meaningful change – in public...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist It may still be 2023, but today marks the beginning of our 2024 campaign to have April recognized as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. Due to different submission deadlines in states, with some states...
Opioid addiction is prevalent in the United States and has claimed the lives of many Americans. In response to this, the Amputee Coalition has signed on to Voices for Non-Opioid Choices’ letter in support of alternative therapies for veterans. The letter urges the VA...
In this edition of the AC News Flash, President and CEO Cass Isidro chats with Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), covering highlights from the REV Up Campaign/state voting guides, newly released subminimum...
What happens on Friday, November 17, 2023? This Friday, November 17, is the day the short-term funding bill for all federal agencies is set to expire. What does this mean? The US Congress is creating the federal government’s budget through appropriation bills for the...
In this edition of the AC News Flash, President and CEO Cass Isidro conveys appreciation for a remarkable year of accomplishments and the exponential growth of our organization. The resounding praise we've received from the National Conference and around the impact of...
Since its onset, the internet has created an opportunity for people with disabilities to have greater access to services, health care, and other benefits. To ensure the highest standards of accessibility are maintained online, the Amputee Coalition recently signed on...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist This year, I had the honor of being selected as a participant in the 2023 Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living “Lead On” Collaborative. This program, in addition to being an excellent lesson in the...