The newest episode on the AC News Flash brings a meaningful conversation with President and CEO Cass Isidro and 2024 Certified Lead Advocate Latoya Muckles on how we create spaces not only for lived experience but for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color...
Seeking Research Participants in Chicago with Above-Knee Limb Loss or Limb Difference to Trial a Powered-Knee-Ankle Prosthesis
Do you use a transfemoral prosthesis? Have you ever wanted to visit a research lab and try out a new prosthesis that provides power to help with activities like going up stairs or ramps? Researchers at the Center for Bionic Medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are...
Amputee Coalition Announces Reconfiguration of Staff Supporting Foundational Support Services Programs
Over the last 18 months, the staff and leadership volunteers of the Amputee Coalition have been leaning in to redefine and rebuild the organization holding up its mission to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by limb loss and limb difference, fostering...
Recruiting Participants for Upper Limb Loss Research
Have you lost an upper limb? Are you interested in sensory feedback and proprioception with prosthesis control? Researchers at the Cleveland VA Medical Center invite you to participate in a research study aimed at advancing prosthetics for those living with limb loss....
Spotlight: Limb Loss and Preservation Registry Advances Toward Improving Patient Outcomes
Author: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, Office of Communications Image Credit: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, Office of Communications More than 5.6 million people...
Recap of the 2024 Paddy Rossbach YEP Youth Camp
We are so excited to have had a blast at the 2024 Youth Camp! In partnership with Camp Aranzazu, campers, LITs, and counselors experienced workforce development sessions by local experts, new adventure sports including the Screamer and Sailing, time with animals...
Interested in Conducting Research at Our National Conference?
If you are currently enrolling individuals with limb loss or limb difference as participants in your research study, we invite you to learn about what opportunities exist for you at our National Conference happening August 8-10 in Atlanta, GA. Please use our Request...
Certified Peer Visitor Training at ACNC24
Certified Peer Visitors are trained volunteers who provide information and support for individuals about to undergo an amputation or who currently have limb loss and/or limb difference. Are you interested in becoming a Certified Peer Visitor (CPV) this year? Join us...
Youth Camp Registration Closes this Friday!
This is your last chance to submit an application to attend the 2024 PADDY ROSSBACH YEP YOUTH CAMP! Applications are due this Friday, May 31st! Who should attend? Youth ages 10-17 who have limb loss and/or limb difference! Why attend? To hang out with new and old...
National Conference and Youth Camp Announcements
Innovative Disability Rights Advocate Nicole Ver Kuilen Joins National Conference Speaker 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...