Over the past year, we have been reaching out to our community members about their experiences with airport security screenings conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response from this community has been tremendous. Our request for...
A Companion’s Perspective on the Benefits of an Accessible Trip Guaranteed
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Travel has always been important to me, but I had no idea how that would change when I fell in love and married a C6...
Message from the President and CEO: Remembering Judith Heumann (December 18, 1947 – March 4, 2023)
The Amputee Coalition has cultivated a community of individuals throughout the globe who bring life to our community through fierce advocating, leadership, and willingness to share personal stories with the world. The Amputee Coalition vision: a world where our...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Safe Transfer to Hotel Beds
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Too High of Beds is a Common Accessibility Problem With ADA compliant hotel rooms, the requirements cover the very...
Embracing Resilience: Alexus Williams’ Journey
Personal stories have the power to touch our hearts and remind us of the strength within us. Alexus Williams’ remarkable life journey as an amputee exemplifies resilience, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit. In her candid account, she shares the highs and...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Traveling and Flying with Mobility Aids
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Embarking on a journey holds a special kind of magic, the promise of new places, cultures, and experiences. We...
Recruiting Participants for Virtual Reality to Treat Phantom Limb Pain Study
By Kristi Turner, DHS, OTR/L Senior Research Occupational Therapist II, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are seeking participants who experience phantom limb pain. This research will evaluate a new virtual reality game-based system...
Save the Date! Join Us in Atlanta for 2024 National Conference
We can’t wait to connect with you so mark your calendars for the Amputee Coalition’s 2024 National Conference coming to Atlanta, Georgia, August 8-10! Our annual National Conference is one of our favorite times of the year to build connections, learn, and celebrate...
Addressing Weight Bias in Healthcare
By Ashlie White, Chief Strategy and Programs Officer On January 31, 2024, Amputee Coalition Director of Communications and Partnerships, Shree Thaker and I attended an event at the National Press Club highlighting the Obesity Bill of Rights, the purpose of which is...
10 Reasons to Book Your Next Trip with Wheel the World
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ The travel agency dedicated to people with disabilities is here! Traveling was once a privilege limited to those who...