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...
Announcing the 2024 National Athlete Advocate Ambassadors
The Amputee Coalition announces the inaugural 2024 National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Campaign. The 2024 campaign seeks to enhance the Amputee Coalition community voice through targeted messaging collaboratively shared in unison focused on the limb loss and/or limb...
From Tragedy to Triumph: Jean Mwale’s Journey of Resilience, Hope, and Advocacy
Lead Advocate and 2023 Values in Action award recipient Jean Mwale shares her remarkable journey of battling cancer twice and surviving septic shock, which resulted in multiple amputations. Initially discovering a lump on her throat, she received a devastating cancer...
Wheel the World’s Ultimate Guide to Flying with a Power Wheelchair
This article is written in co-authorship with two power-wheelchair users and experienced travelers: Catherine Sokol, Wheel the World blog contributor, travel enthusiast, and budding disability advocate, and Valeria Rocha, one of Wheel the World's talented software...
Overcoming Adversity: The Inspiring Journey of Shima Nixon
In the face of adversity, some individuals find the strength to overcome their challenges and thrive. Shima Nixon's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination amid life-altering circumstances. Following a devastating car accident that resulted...
Can Special Effects and Prosthetics Come Together? A Conversation About Realism in Prosthetics
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist The process of prothesis fabrication is very personal for everyone with preferences varying widely from one person to another. While some are content with the mechanical/robotic look of a prosthetic device, others opt for...
Tips for Managing and Communicating About Chronic Pain
By Sean Samitt, CPhT, ASHP During a recent hospitalization, I was once again reminded of how challenging dealing with chronic pain can be. Amid trying to get home medications restarted, acute pain under control, and spending twenty-plus hours in the Emergency...
NAAOP George and Dena Breece Fellowship Application Now Open
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) is accepting applications for its annual health policy/advocacy fellowship. NAAOP is a national nonprofit association advocating for consumers/patients requiring orthotic and prosthetic...
BET Documentary Shines a Light on the Black Amputation Epidemic
Black and African American residents of the Mississippi Delta are facing an amputation epidemic born out of a history of racial inequity. This health crisis was spotlighted on Life and Limb, a segment that premiered on BET News in 2023 and re-aired this Martin Luther...