(As originally published on ColoradoSprings.gov by the City of Colorado Springs.) Mayor John Suthers presented the Spirit of the Springs Inspirational Leader Award to John Register, a U.S. Army veteran and two-time Paralympian, at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic...
Florida’s Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, home site for the Amputee Coalition National Conference this year, is a destination in itself. The hotel, which is 13 miles and about a 30-minute ride from Orlando International Airport, will welcome the National Conference...
We are excited to share the Amputee Coalition board of directors has selected Cassandra “Cass” Isidro as the president and CEO. She brings over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and is committed to reaching the 2.7 million Americans living with limb loss...
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Vice President, Strategy & Communications, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition Welcomes New CEO and President Cassandra Isidro (January 19, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition board of directors...
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Vice President, Strategy & Communications, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org Washington, D.C. (January 17, 2023) – The Amputee Coalition is launching a new, year-round Youth Engagement Program (YEP) to support the...
The National Limb Loss Resource Center will receive a $200,000 increase to its budget for 2023 after passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Congress passed the $1.7 trillion spending package and President Joe Biden signed it late last year. The NLLRC budget...
The Amputee Coalition boasted three major accomplishments in 2022: The largest was a return to our annual conference, where we connected, engaged, and created synergy. Members got to come together in person after the pandemic interruption and reconnect with old...
Give the Gift of Empowerment this Holiday Season Throughout December, the Amputee Coalition continues our Year-End Giving Campaign to enhance our ability to serve and empower people affected by limb loss and limb difference.We want to thank our Amputee Coalition's...
The end of the year is a critical time for the Amputee Coalition. Our efforts to serve and empower people affected by limb loss and limb difference wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from our community. Throughout December, we are holding our Year-End...
Meet Lucas DeLuca, Director of Community Engagement We are excited to have Lucas DeLuca come on board as Director of Community Engagement. Lucas has worked in higher education and healthcare to advance disability inclusion and accessibility outcomes. From 2020-2022...