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...
Colorado has made it official. April will be Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in the state. Gov. Jared Polis signed the proclamation, and Dr. Jeff Cain, a past chairman of the Amputee Coalition board of directors, helped make it happen. Dr. Cain has...
The Amputee Coalition recognizes April as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month to honor the more than 2.7 million Americans who are part of our community and the 28 million at risk and to educate others about what it’s like to live with limb loss and limb...
It is no coincidence that the Advocacy Forum, one of the Amputee Coalition’s signature events, comes during April, which is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. The theme for April 2023 is INSPIRE TO ELEVATE, and that is what the Advocacy Forum does. Some...
With only a couple of weeks until the start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM), there has never been a more opportune time to elevate and gain support for our community than during the month of April! The theme for this year’s campaign is...
The discussion is gaining steam on AC Connect! We’re just waiting to hear what you have to say. During Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in April, we at the Amputee Coalition want to INSPIRE TO ELEVATE. The most profound and most visible way we can...
Filling out a job application. Building a resume. Writing a cover letter. Going on an interview. Whether you are new to the workforce or you’re trying to reenter, all of these steps are stressful. All can be confusing. And all are made worse when you have limb loss...
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...
The Amputee Coalition kicks off its annual celebration of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month starting April 1. In 2010, the Amputee Coalition began LLLDAM to raise awareness about the limb loss and limb difference community. We invite you to celebrate with...
At the Amputee Coalition, we INSPIRE TO ELEVATE 24/7/365, but that goal is especially important to us during Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. In fact, that is our theme for April 2023. One important way for us to inspire is to ELEVATE YOUR STORY. In...