What is the purpose of the study? Researchers at the University of Maryland are investigating the benefits of osseointegration in high-functioning above-knee prosthesis users by comparing walking biomechanics of users with vs. without osseointegration. For an...
2024 National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Campaign Introduces Julian Molina
The Amputee Coalition announces Julian Molina professional Colombian BMX rider to the inaugural 2024 National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Campaign. The 2024 campaign seeks to enhance the Amputee Coalition community voice through targeted messaging collaboratively...
AC News Flash Featuring Dr. Linda Resnik
In this episode of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro discusses the new prevalence study, which revealed over 5.6++ million people live with limb loss or limb difference in the US. Cass also discusses updates on the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) and the 2024 National...
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: New Research Uncovers the Benefits of Peer Support Following Amputation
Dr. Szu-Ping Lee at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas How do individuals with lower limb loss benefit from peer-support after their amputation? What do support group members most like about peer support? In addition to emotional...
Amputee Coalition Advocates for Inclusive Census Disability Assessment Questions
(Washington, DC, February 28, 2024) As representatives and advocates for the limb loss and limb difference (LLLD) community, the Amputee Coalition issued a formal request urging the U.S. Census Bureau to reconsider its proposed transition from the current disability...
Turning Passion into Career: English Hairdresser Finds His Place in the Industry
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist As far back as Ashley Lee can remember, he has always been fascinated with hair. From the time he was 6 years old he loved braiding anyone’s hair who would let him – typically his mom, grandma, and friends. However, one...
Join Wheel the World for a Live Conversation with Sit-Skier Trevor Kennison
Looking for a great movie to add to your Netflix watch list? Full Circle is a documentary that delves into the stories of viral sit-skier Trevor Kennison and alpinist Barry Corbet, while tracing the evolution of adaptive athletes in extreme sports. If you are...
Craig Foster’s Journey from Adversity to Advocacy
Craig Foster's journey is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. As a left leg below the knee amputee forced into retirement by health issues in 2017, he knows firsthand the daunting challenges life can throw our way. In 2019, faced with the stark reality...
AC News Flash Featuring Divine Favour Akinbobola!
In this episode of the AC News Flash, we spotlight the remarkable Divine Favour Akinbobola! Divine graces us with her presence as a Youth Engagement Program (YEP) ambassador and guest contributor for inMotion Magazine. She shares her experiences as a first-year...
PSYONIC Pitches to the Sharks on ABC’s Shark Tank
Calling all Shark Tank fans! PSYONIC, the company behind the Ability Hand, will seek to secure an investment on the ABC hit reality show. Watch PSYONIC CEO Aadeel Akhtar and Ability Hand user Sgt. Garrett Anderson pitch the sharks on the upcoming episode airing this...