Blog Author: Brittany Pousett (Barber Prosthetics Clinic, Vancouver, Canada) When providing someone with a prosthesis, we aim to help someone walk in a way that is comfortable and free of pain. Outcome measures are tools that can be used to measure comfort, pain and...
The Amputee Coalition's Chief Strategy & Programs Officer, Ashlie White, testified in Congress last week about our partnership with the VA and recommendations for areas of improvement for prosthetic care. This testimony was during a VA Health Subcommittee Hearing...
Our National Athlete Advocate Ambassadors have helped the Amputee Coalition raise awareness for equity, accessibility, disability rights, and so much more throughout 2024! From messages of their personal journeys, Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness, Disability...
At the Amputee Coalition, we're committed to empowering individuals facing limb loss/limb difference by providing comprehensive support and resources throughout their recovery journey. Our partnership with healthcare facilities is invaluable, recognizing their pivotal...
In a significant move to enhance the quality of life for individuals who use prosthetic knees, the Medical Directors of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor have announced a major...
Thank you to all attendees for a remarkable 2024 Amputee Coalition National Conference! We hope attendees enjoyed their experience and we look forward to seeing you at future events. We invite you to complete a post-conference satisfaction survey to share your...
If you love a good comedy set, you are not going to want to miss out on seeing comedian Michael Beers live at this year’s National Conference! Michael is a part of the Comedians with Disabilities Act, a comedy troupe proclaiming to “change disability attitudes one...
Our partner Wheel the World offers accessible travel booking options, tips and tricks for preparing for accessibility needs, and provides support for all bookings made through their platform. But just how does the platform work and what are the benefits to using their...
Innovative Disability Rights Advocate Nicole Ver Kuilen Joins National Conference Lineup! Nicole Ver Kuilen is a disability rights advocate, cancer survivor, and social impact leader dedicated to using her talents for meaningful, systemic change. She founded the...
We are very excited to announce the iconic adventurer, William Pike, will be joining us at #ACNC24 as a keynote speaker! William has had an extraordinary journey so far, from overcoming the loss of his leg in a volcanic eruption, to fronting a nationwide youth...