Arrive in Atlanta a day early on August 7th for a full day of uninterrupted clinics on Wednesday, August 8th! Take part in adaptive martial arts, adaptive yoga, and an adaptive acting workshop with a play reading, among other activities! We’ll even have a photographer...
By Nadia Goodwin, YEP Camper My mother had asked my prosthetist if he knew any camps for children with limb difference and limb loss. I was fourteen when my mother originally filled out the application for Amputee Coalition Youth Camp. Unfortunately, Covid hit, and...
By Maurice Henson, Director of Youth and Workforce Development Nadia Goodwin has been involved in the Amputee Coalition’s Youth Camp & Youth Engagement Program (YEP) for 4 years. Nadia thoroughly enjoyed her time as a youth camper and now has transitioned her...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist No matter where you are, playing a sport can transcend cultural, socioeconomic, and even language barriers. The universality is evident every four years when the globe comes together to watch the Olympic and Paralympic...
By Whitney Doyle, Director of Government Relations & Advocacy The Amputee Coalition recently welcomed two new members to the team: Kristin Mello, Peer Support Coordinator, and Olivia Keller, Public Policy Manager. To welcome Olivia and Kristin to the Amputee...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Flying to Chicago, I had the opportunity to attend the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 50th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium for the first time. This annual gathering of clinicians, students...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Photos are provided by Jo Walker Beautiful. Strong. Able. Although she may be the youngest and littlest member of the Walker household, Shani has certainly made a big impression on her forever family over the last 2 years...
By Olivia Keller, Public Policy Manager In a monumental move aimed at bolstering civil rights in healthcare, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently introduced two pivotal rules to strengthen nondiscrimination protections in healthcare. The...
1. What are must-have or essential items when you travel? Jim Wilkes: Make sure to have a second liner [for your prosthesis] and the appropriate number of socks with you. I suggest carrying crutches if you are an above-knee or below-knee amputee. Also, any lotions or...
By Ashlie White, Chief Strategy and Programs Officer & Natalie Harold, Resource Development Manager The Amputee Coalition has long been a trusted and commonly cited source for information and statistics on limb loss and limb difference. However, the data used to...