Message from the President and CEO, Cass Isidro A warm thank you to all our friends of the Amputee Coalition! While we share different experiences, cultural expressions, and backgrounds, gratitude is the centerpiece where we can find commonality. For the various...
Cass Isidro Talks Cultural Representation: Connection, Support, and LLLD in the BIPOC Community with Latoya Muckles
The newest episode on the AC News Flash brings a meaningful conversation with President and CEO Cass Isidro and 2024 Certified Lead Advocate Latoya Muckles on how we create spaces not only for lived experience but for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color...
Darrell Anders
STILL STEPPING. I had my left leg amputated above the knee. My other leg was broken in four places. Then the Rogers screws got infected. I’ve been going to the gym every two days. My leg is getting stronger. I took a few steps without my walker the other day, I’ll...
World Mental Health Awareness: Supporting the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Community
Message from the President and CEO, Cass Isidro Wishing You Wellness, Friends of the Amputee Coalition. Be encouraged! A personal note, an unexpected loving message, or an encouraging call from a support person in our lives for many can be the encouragement that comes...
Dianah Nanjala
AMPUTATION GOT NOTHING ON ME. Hi, I'm Dianah Nanjala (Indiana Bae). I lost my left leg in March 2023 due to a road accident. I had a below-knee amputation. I was a model at the time when I lost my leg. I was affected mentally for some days thinking that my whole...
Christopher Wonderly
MY JOURNEY INTO DISABILITY. I became an amputee in 2022 after a weekend of camping went awry. After about a month in the hospital for surgery, recovery, and rehab, I returned home to my new reality. My employer, Best Buy, was very supportive both during and after my...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Empowering the Latinx Community through Healthcare Equity
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the rich culture, contributions, and traditions of the Latinx community in the United States. It’s also a moment to reflect on the challenges this community faces, particularly when it comes to healthcare access and...
Tina Prigge
ONE MOMENT CHANGES A LIFETIME. My husband and I were each riding our motorcycles on a beautiful sunny day. A distracted driver (alcohol? drugs? phone?) crossed the center line and hit us head-on. Almost left for dead, I am grateful to the good Samaritans and EMT’s who...
Steven Duncan
BECOMING A BILATERAL BELOW-KNEE AMPUTEE ON MY 42ND BIRTHDAY. Hello everyone. My name is Steven. I just became a bilateral below-knee amputee on September 20th , 2024. I have been a type 1 diabetic for over 21 years. I have stage 3 kidney damage from the diabetes. I...
Robert Langer
SURVIVING A DOUBLE AMPUTATION, BTK. Never give up!! I thrive and struggle to survive daily in my home with no help. I live alone. I fall down alone. I pull myself up alone. It is a struggle but I'm surviving. It is a lot to deal with at 66 years old. It is a detriment...