Our 2023 National Conference boasted a variety of informative sessions covering topics relevant to the limb loss and limb difference community. If you were unable to attend, learn more about the key takeaways from our deeper dive session on limb loss and mental...
National Conference Takeaways: Advocacy and the Art of Speaking Up
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...
Participate in Your State Recognizing April as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
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...
National Conference Takeaways: Osseointegration in the U.S. – Today and Tomorrow
The 2023 National Conference boasted a variety of informative sessions covering topics relevant to the limb loss and limb difference community. Osseointegration is a procedure which is gaining popularity and giving hope to people who struggle with wearing a...
AC News Flash – November 2023
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...
National Conference Takeaways: Resources for Veterans
The 2023 National Conference boasted a variety of informative sessions covering topics relevant to the limb loss and limb difference community. With Veterans Day in November, we wanted to highlight a session which explored all the benefits veterans with limb loss can...
National Conference Takeaways: You Are Enough! Coming to Terms with Change
Our 2023 National Conference boasted a variety of informative sessions covering topics relevant to the limb loss and limb difference community. If you were unable to attend, learn more about the key takeaways from this session entitled, You Are Enough! Coming to Terms...
The Get Up Stand Up Foundation Helps Send Kids to Youth Camp
On Sunday, October 22, the Get Up Stand Up Foundation held its first annual bowling fundraiser to help youth with limb loss and limb difference meet others like themselves. The event featured bowling at Westside Bowl in Youngstown, Ohio, followed by a live reggae...
National Conference Takeaways: Disability Equality in the Workplace
Our 2023 National Conference boasted a variety of informative sessions covering topics relevant to the limb loss and limb difference community. If you were unable to attend, learn more about the key takeaways from Disability Equality in the Workplace. Speakers: Angie...
AC News Flash – YEP Youth Camp
In this edition of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro, President and CEO, is joined by Henry, an active member of the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) and a long-time attendee of Youth Camp. Henry and Cass discuss the success of the 2023 Youth Camp, which brought together...