Individuals with limb loss and/or limb difference and their families come from diverse backgrounds and circumstances yet face common challenges. At the Amputee Coalition, we harness the collective power of diverse individuals to effect positive change that ensure all...
THE POWER OF YOU: Paralympian Femita Ayanbeku Wears Her Confidence
By Laura Canfield Photo courtesy of Össur Femita Ayanbeku is a world-class runner, a two-time Paralympian, World Champion bronze medalist in the 200m and the current U.S. record holder in the 100m sprint. She’s been featured in PEOPLE Magazine and in a television,...
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Diversity & Equity: Driving Forces For Limb Loss And Limb Difference Representation
By Amanda Woodson Diversity and equity are key aspects of the Amputee Coalition’s mission. To fully represent the limb loss and limb difference community, it requires targeted and deliberate action to ensure we are inclusive of the diverse backgrounds within our...
THE NEXT GENERATION: Building Up The Next Generation Of Campers
By Katie Flanary Each year, the Amputee Coalition offers Youth Camp to help children living with limb loss and/or limb difference increase their self-confidence and self-esteem through a supportive camp experience. This year’s Camp will be held at the Austin Clyde 4-H...
LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS: Diverse People Around You
By Amputee Coalition Photos courtesy of Brandon Sonnier In a recent interview with the Amputee Coalition, Brandon Sonnier, television writer, producer, and director shared the story of his limb loss journey. Through the resources and support he received from the...
YOUR WELL-BEING: Taking Quality Care and Innovation to Rural Amputees
By Laura Canfield According to the Amputee Coalition, an estimated 507 people experience limb loss every day. In November 2020, one of those people was Jenny Urivez, a breast cancer survivor whose severe blood clots required her to have above‑knee amputation surgery....
FRIENDS & FAMILY: Representing The Underrepresented
By Colin Schaefer When the average person thinks about people living with limb loss and limb difference, a type of person usually comes to mind—someone who is White, served in the military, and received a purple heart. While these amputees are heroic and should be...
LOOKING FORWARD: Diversity In Limb Loss
Adapted from the Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet on Race and Ethnicity Disparities in Limb Loss Over two million Americans live with limb loss and limb difference.1 But the risk is not the same for everyone. People of color are more likely to have limb loss as a result...
What Does Diversity Mean to You?
We belong together. This edition of inMotion focuses on diversity. Diversity is an essential aspect of a healthy
community. Diversity brings different perspectives to the forefront and helps move people beyond their
comfort zones. When we all work together, we can achieve greatness. Diversity is something to celebrate and
not shy away. We all come from different backgrounds, cultures, and places, but when we come together, we
create a community that is truly special.