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...
Mind Over Matter: Helping Amputees Regain Their Independence
UNLV-led research advances rehabilitation for those living with artificial limbs. This article, written by John Domol was originally published by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is reprinted with permission. There are more than two million people living with...
Get Counted: Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
Kenton Kaufman joined us at the 2022 National Conference to talk about the current national effort to create a Limb Loss and Preservation Registry. The need for this is starkly illustrated through the lack of available current data. If you weren’t aware, there is: No...
Key Revelation from the Largest Survey of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
The Amputee Coalition 2022 National Conference provided a wealth of information and resources for the limb loss and limb difference community. Information shared during the event will have lasting impact and emphasize areas of need and focus in the years ahead. Let’s...
Understanding the Complex Care Needs of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Introduction Little is known about the more than 2.1 million people living with limb loss and limb difference (PwLL/LD) and their challenges accessing appropriate and quality care. This community experiences complex health needs, including the availability and quality...
New Survey on the Needs, Preferences and Functional Abilities of Veterans and Service Members with Upper Limb Amputation
Do you use an upper limb prosthesis? How well does it work? What are you able to do when using your prosthesis? Is one type of prosthesis or terminal device better than another? Researchers at the Providence VA Medical Center need your help for a study! What is the...
South College is seeking volunteers who walk or are learning to walk with a prosthetic limb
Purpose: Students enrolled in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at South College in Knoxville, TN are learning how to analyze mobility and walking with a lower limb prosthetic device. At this point in their education it is helpful to interact with volunteers to...
Peggy Lillis Foundation Leads Coalition to Urge FDA to Prioritize C. diff Treatments and Antibiotic Stewardship
By Lauren Webb On April 28, 2022, the Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education and Advocacy sent an open letter, cosigned by Alliance for Aging Research, the Amputee Coalition, the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center, the Infectious Disease Society of America,...
Will charging be an issue for a disabled electric car owner?
Being able to get around is vital for any adult, as it gives a sense of independence. For those who live in cities, they may have the option of public transportation, but in rural areas, a car is essential. This can be especially true for people with disabilities, as...
Mayo Clinic Launches First National Collaborative Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
Mayo Clinic has received authorization from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program to begin operating the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry, a national collaborative warehouse for data on people who have lost limbs and may or may not have access to...