The Amputee Coalition Communications team’s purpose is to elevate the organization’s brand, grow our reach and audience engagement, and build awareness of the limb loss and limb difference community. The team promotes the reputation of the Amputee Coalition and tells...
TaKeisha Walker’s Farewell Message
Dear Amputee Coalition Stakeholders, As I prepare to leave Amputee Coalition on June 3, 2022, I am grateful to have played an integral role in shaping what I hope is the future of the organization in ways that will continue to uphold our commitment to the three...
Ways to Get Involved with Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
Would you like to join the celebration of the limb loss and limb difference community in April? Here are ways you can get involved! Share Your Story. Join our #WeTHRIVE campaign where we look to capture 500 STORIES in April! This unique campaign is encouraging...
2022 Amputee Coalition National Conference in Palm Desert, CA
The Amputee Coalition is pleased to announce the 2022 National Conference will be held in person at the JW Marriott Desert Spring Resort & Spa, August 10-13, 2022. Experience the beauty of the desert at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, situated in the...
Press Release: Executive Healthcare Leader Lorraine Riche Becomes 2022 Amputee Coalition Board Chair
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Director, Communications, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org (February 24, 2022, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition (AC) welcomes its new 2022 Board of Directors. Lorraine Riche, MPA, president of Psych Associates of...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Welcomes New Members to 2022 Board of Directors
The Amputee Coalition welcomes its new 2022 Board of Directors. Lorraine Riche, MPA, president of Psych Associates of Maryland, an outpatient mental health organization, takes the helm as the board chair. Three new members join Riche on the 2022 AC Board of Directors:...
Introducing the Amputee Coalition’s New Blog: THRIVE
Welcome to THRIVE, the Amputee Coalition’s new blog dedicated to elevating the Amputee Community. THRIVE is your go-to resource for the latest news, updates, events, and education about limb loss and limb difference. THRIVE is the key resource for you to learn about...
Amputee Coalition Welcomes New Communications Team
The Amputee Coalition is happy to introduce its new Communications team who will elevate the organization’s brand, grow its reach and audience engagement, and build awareness of the limb loss and limb difference community. The Communications team promotes the...
Amputee Coalition 2022 National Conference Call for Presenters Now Open
The Amputee Coalition is happy to announce the Call for Presenters for the 2022 National Conference is now open. Themed “Growing Our Community to Shape the Future,” the conference will highlight ways to expand our community in every way. Sign into our Submission...
In Memoriam: Marsha Therese Danzig 1962-2022
Marsha Therese Danzig, yoga teacher and founder of Y4A: Yoga for Amputees passed away on January 8, 2022, after a battle with Covid-19. Marsha spent the last two decades of her life teaching and training adoptive yoga and truly personified the movement. Marsha created...