By Alvaro Silberstein, co-founder and CEO of 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.’ Since I was a little boy, I had dreamed of...
From Coast to Coast: Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Spreads Nationwide
As we continue to celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, we are excited to share that we have received proclamations from 27 states nationwide! This incredible achievement speaks volumes about our community's growing recognition and support. These...
Unlock Diverse Talent with the Amputee Coalition Job Board
Post a Job | My Account | Search Resumes | Products & Offerings The Amputee Coalition Job Board features individuals with specialized skills precisely aligned with your requirements. Candidates can post their resume and apply for jobs. Jobseekers can...
National Athlete Advocate Ambassador John Register Shares Message on LLLDAM
2024 Amputee Coalition National Advocate Ambassadors John Register shares a Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month message that this month is an opportunity to foster understanding and compassion within our communities. John shares that LLLDAM is another chance...
Wheel the World Explores Options for Wheelchair Accessible Transportation while Traveling
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ For members of the limb loss and limb difference community who use a wheelchair, accessible transportation can become...
Researchers in North Carolina Recruiting Participants with Above-Knee Limb Loss
Are you a lower limb prosthesis user? We are interested in your experience: the functionality, your range of activities, and the effectiveness of various prosthetic devices. The Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory (NREL) at the Joint Department of...
Amputee Coalition Launches New Virtual Young Adult Support Group
Mark your calendar and join our monthly young adult support group! Are you or do you know a young adult between the ages of 18 and 30 who has experienced limb loss or limb difference? We invite you to join our supportive community and connect with others in your stage...
Engage with Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month: We Dare You!
Whether it's your first time participating in Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month or you're a seasoned advocate, our collective efforts are significant in raising awareness for the over 5.6 million Americans affected by limb loss and limb difference. April...
Employment Council Meeting: LLLDAM and Disability Awareness and Training in the Workplace (Continued)
April’s Employment Council Meeting focused on Limb Loss Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) and a continued discussion of disability awareness and training in the workplace. Workforce Development Manager, Trenaya Reid and Workforce Development Volunteer, Paula...
Philadelphia Woman Overcomes the Odds to Make an Impact
Candice Davis had just turned 30 and was living life as a flight attendant who enjoyed working out frequently and traveling. However, when she got COVID-19 in August 2021, it changed her life as she knew it forever. Her powerful story of resilience and strength was...