We have accomplished a lot, but more work needs to be done to serve our community’s needs and make the world truly accessible for all. This is why ongoing advocacy is pivotal. Improvements are necessary in all facets of life, from public spaces and infrastructure to...
Changemakers! We are officially in the first week of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, and the first Advocacy Forum virtual workshop will be held today, April 5! There is still time to register for today’s Advocacy 101 Virtual Workshop during which...
By Vala Hallgrimson, Certified Peer Visitor and Lead Advocate (Washington State) Have you ever thought about what you would do after retirement? Well, that's where I was five years ago until the world chose for me. January 20, 2018, I went into the hospital with...
Did you realize YOU have the power to request state-wide recognition of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM)? Every year the Amputee Coalition sets a goal of obtaining a signed proclamation in all 50 states declaring April as Limb Loss and Limb...
By Jack Richmond, former Amputee Coalition President and CEO Your story of limb loss or limb difference is the story of a life-changing experience, and it is also a story that can change lives. One of the ways your story can do this is through advocacy. Your story can...
You don’t have to be a lobbyist to make a difference for yourself and the limb loss and limb difference community! You can start advocating today right where you are. Join us every Wednesday throughout April for various Virtual Advocacy Forum events. This is an...
Our national staff is organizing a memorable Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month this April, and I invite you to engage in these activities planned just for you. A full lineup of opportunities to learn, connect, and support our community and organization’s...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist April is rapidly approaching, which means it’s almost Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. This April, the Amputee Coalition will be leveraging the increased visibility of the limb loss and limb difference...
Bringing an energy and a story of resilience that is sure to inspire all attendees, X Games and Paralympic champion “Monster” Mike Schultz will highlight this year’s Advocacy Forum as the keynote speaker. You won’t want to miss it! The Advocacy Forum will be held...
Paralympic gold medal-winning snowboarder, X Games champion and entrepreneur Mike Schultz will deliver the keynote address at the Amputee Coalition’s 2023 Advocacy Forum on April 16 in Washington, DC. “Monster Mike” Schultz won a gold medal at the 2018 Paralympics in...