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...
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...
National Conference Attendees Develop Strength Through Yoga
Y4A Yoga for Amputees held clinics for attendees of all levels during the Amputee Coalition 2023 National Conference in Orlando, Florida, offering both morning and evening yoga sessions. Y4A Yoga for Amputees has had a presence at the National Conference for many...
AC News Flash – National Conference Recap and Looking Forward
In the latest episode of AC News Flash, we had the privilege of hearing from our esteemed President and CEO, Cass Isidro, alongside the Executive Board Chair, John Register. During the episode, they shared some remarkable highlights from the Amputee Coalition National...
Conversation with Certified Peer Visitor Ed Nathan
Ed Nathan has volunteered his time to help others in the limb loss and limb difference community with the Amputee Coalition since he became an amputee 13 years ago. During the 2023 National Conference, Ed was one of the volunteers recognized with the Values in Action...