The Amputee Coalition expresses our support for U.S. House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee’s proposed “Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 4818” (AINS), which we believe will be an important step toward supporting access to obesity treatments...
Wheel the World’s 10 Wheelchair Accessible Things to do in Maui, Hawaii
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Also, enjoy $50 cashback on your booking! If you’re looking for warm weather, sandy beaches, and lush greenery, Maui...
ADA Accommodations and Accessibility When Traveling for Work
By Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager Are you a person who does a lot of traveling for work? When booking business travel, there are resources that you can utilize to ensure that your accessibility needs are met. This can be when booking airline travel...
Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month
By Sean Samitt, CPhT, ASHP As we recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month I’d like to focus on some advice and reminders that have helped me throughout my own journey. A disclaimer: if you think you aren’t in the best of headspaces, that is okay. Things here...
5 Accessible All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun, Mexico
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Also, enjoy $30 cashback on your booking! Nestled along the pristine shores of the Caribbean Sea, Cancun offers a...
Recruiting Participants for Lower Limb Loss Research
What is the study all about? Researchers at the Cleveland VA Medical Center invite you to participate in research to advance lower limb prosthetic technology. This research will explore the three focus areas of sensation, movement/control, and residual limb health....
Opportunity Alert! Information and Referral Specialist
We have an immediate opening for an Information and Referral (IR) Specialist to join our Support Services department. This fully remote role is integral to the services offered to our community through the National Limb Loss Resource Center. If this sounds like the...
Wheel the World Unveils Paris’ Top 11 Accessible Attractions
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Also, enjoy $30 cashback on your booking! Paris, known for its beauty, aesthetically pleasing architecture, and a...
Survey Opportunity: Evaluating the Physical Fitness of Lower Limb Amputees
If you are living with lower limb loss and you use a lower limb prosthesis, we invite you to complete this 15-minute survey to assess your physical fitness and activity level. This survey will ask about your exercise habits and your physical fitness as you perceive...
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There’s nothing more valuable when traveling than getting advice and recommendations from people who have been to the destinations you are planning to visit. This is especially true when it comes to accessibility and how to navigate an unfamiliar place. This is why we...