The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is hosting a dynamic two-part webinar series, "The Rehab Act at 50 Years." This commemorative series marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Rehab Act, which was the first civil rights legislation protecting...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist On Sept. 15, 2018, “something really powerful” happened in the life of Samir Dailey. He lost both legs above the knee when he was struck by a train. Two days before the five-year anniversary of his accident, the 28-year-old...
Finding a job or switching careers can be a challenge so we’d like to equip you with some resources to make the task a little easier! Our Workforce Development webinars continue the first week of October and we invite you to take advantage of these free educational...
September 18-22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. ACL’s National Falls Prevention Resource Center created this public health observance to raise awareness of the impact of falls and help people take action to prevent them. The importance of falls prevention cannot...
My amputation story I was in a bad wreck in June of 2020 and I had 17 surgeries on my leg to try and save it, but they said the risks were too high, so they let me decide to amputate my leg at 17 years old. The process was not easy at all. Having to wait so long to be...
Still Have Joy After a foot infection, it became necessary that my left foot be amputated in June of 2020 at the start of the pandemic. I was pastoring at the time and therapy helped me literally get back on my feet with a below the knee prosthetic leg. Infections...
The Amputee Coalition was one of 34 national organizations to sign on to the American Association of People with Disabilities’ (ANCOR) letter expressing support for Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 1332) to senate leaders. This legislation...
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a sport pilot but didn’t know if it was possible? Are you a pilot with a disability who is eager to return to the skies? Applying for a scholarship with Able Flight could help make your goals a reality. Since 2006, Able Flight has...
Calling all advocates! Whether you are an adult or a kid you can be a superhero for Sepsis awareness! In the middle of Sepsis Awareness Month, September 13 is recognized as World Sepsis Day which unites people all over the world in the fight against Sepsis. ...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist “I never used to use my voice because I just didn’t think anybody would listen. Now I tell people, use your voice.” To see Lead Advocate Jean Mwale in action now for the limb loss and limb difference community, you would...