Whether it's your first time participating in Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month or you're a seasoned advocate, our collective efforts are significant in raising awareness for the over 5.6 million Americans affected by limb loss and limb difference. April...
April’s Employment Council Meeting focused on Limb Loss Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) and a continued discussion of disability awareness and training in the workplace. Workforce Development Manager, Trenaya Reid and Workforce Development Volunteer, Paula...
Amputee Coalition’s Youth Engagement Program thrives on peer support, leadership, life skills, and independence. We are excited to announce our 2024 Youth Camp to be held in Rockport, Texas at Camp Aranzazu, July 15-19. The Amputee Coalition understands that there are...
RAPHAEL NASSIM THE SUPERHERO. Something little I would like to share…. At our 21-week ultrasound, we were told that our little courageous warrior would have a limb difference. It will be to his right arm, this occurs in 1-100,000 pregnancies with no real diagnosis....
DETERMINATION. I had to have my left leg amputated above the knee due to Covid. My left knee became infected because of bacteria from having Covid. Leading up to the amputation I had 4 surgeries to try to remove the infection from my knee. I had to have a T-Pick line...
Join us for the leading event for the limb loss and limb difference community! Themed Celebrating Connection, the 2024 National Conference celebrates and engages our diverse community. You never know who you might meet at the Amputee Coalition National Conference, but...
Did you know that you can submit written content to be considered for inclusion on the Thrive blog? In fact, we want to hear from you and provide another opportunity for the voices of our community members and those who serve the community to be shared! If you’re...
Candice Davis had just turned 30 and was living life as a flight attendant who enjoyed working out frequently and traveling. However, when she got COVID-19 in August 2021, it changed her life as she knew it forever. Her powerful story of resilience and strength was...
By Alvaro Silberstein, co-founder and CEO of Wheel the World In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Showers and bathrooms are always an issue for people...
April marks a significant time for the limb loss and limb difference community as we come together to raise awareness, share our stories, and celebrate our resilience. At the Amputee Coalition, we are proud to highlight the remarkable journeys of our community members...