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...
Employment Council Meeting: Participation Within Amputee Coalition’s Programming
February’s Employment Council meeting focused on engaging member participation in upcoming Workforce Development Program opportunities with the Amputee Coalition. The current employment council, formed earlier this year, is made up of employers, organizations, and...
Demystifying Policies & Jargon: Kate Ketelhohn’s Enlightening Experience as a Breece Fellow
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Kate Ketelhohn had no intention of becoming a disability rights lawyer when she accepted the 2023 George and Dena Breece Fellowship, and after a summer in Washington D.C. she still isn’t a policy expert. However, she is a...
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: The Ideal Physical Therapist from the Perspective of Individuals with Limb Loss
Corresponding Author: Daniel J. Lee, PhD Department of Physical Therapy, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. People with limb loss require specialized care to maximize their functional capabilities and overcome barriers to participating in the community to...
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: New Research on Powered Prosthetic Ankles Shows Reduction in Pain
Researchers have found new evidence showing that the benefits of a powered prosthesis can be felt outside the research laboratory. According to the authors, “no study has yet investigated the impact of a powered prosthetic ankle-foot on musculoskeletal pain.” That is,...
Empower Your Heart During American Heart Month
In February, we immerse ourselves in the warmth of love while also dedicating this time to recognizing the vital element that keeps us thriving – our heart. Maintaining a healthy heart is the best way we can show up for ourselves and others, especially during American...
Hear From Past NAAOP Fellows and Apply for Summer Opportunity!
As a person living with limb loss or limb difference do you feel passionate about advocating for yourself and your community? Does learning about orthotic & prosthetic (O&P) policy and advocacy at the federal level in the heart of our nation’s capital excite...