In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Traveling can be expensive, especially for people with limb loss and limb difference and other disabilities. Hotel...
2024 Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is Fast Approaching!
With only two weeks remaining until the highly-anticipated start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM), there's never been a more opportune time to unite and rally support for our incredible community. Throughout April, many opportunities exist to...
Embracing Resilience: Navigating the Journey Back to Work
When navigating limb loss or limb difference, individuals often find themselves facing unexpected challenges that require unwavering resilience. One such journey is the return to work —a profound experience that demands not only physical adaptation but also a profound...
Elevate Your Career: Register for the Upcoming Workforce Development Webinars
In today's dynamic workforce, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads—whether re-entering the job market after a life-altering event such as amputation or contemplating a career shift. The Workforce Development program is hosting an upcoming webinar that...
Participants Wanted for Study to Compare Walking with and Without Osseointegration
What is the purpose of the study? Researchers at the University of Maryland are investigating the benefits of osseointegration in high-functioning above-knee prosthesis users by comparing walking biomechanics of users with vs. without osseointegration. For an...
AC News Flash Featuring Dr. Linda Resnik
In this episode of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro discusses the new prevalence study, which revealed over 5.6++ million people live with limb loss or limb difference in the US. Cass also discusses updates on the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) and the 2024 National...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Safe Transfer to Hotel Beds
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Too High of Beds is a Common Accessibility Problem With ADA compliant hotel rooms, the requirements cover the very...
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: New Research Uncovers the Benefits of Peer Support Following Amputation
Dr. Szu-Ping Lee at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas How do individuals with lower limb loss benefit from peer-support after their amputation? What do support group members most like about peer support? In addition to emotional...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Traveling and Flying with Mobility Aids
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Embarking on a journey holds a special kind of magic, the promise of new places, cultures, and experiences. We...
Recruiting Participants for Virtual Reality to Treat Phantom Limb Pain Study
By Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L Senior Research Occupational Therapist II, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are seeking participants who experience phantom limb pain. This research will evaluate a new virtual reality game-based system...