National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Spotlight: Gary Weiland
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist You may recognize Gary Weiland from his appearances on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior (ANW), making history in season 15 as the first amputee to reach the show’s semifinals. Or perhaps you saw him during the 2023 National...
Health and Wellness: Tips for Self-Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, however these tips are valuable year-round as prioritizing mental health is crucial for everyone, all the time. These tips are broad suggestions of ways to maintain and improve one’s mental health. 1 Register to attend via...
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
As we lean into the Amputee Coalition National Conference 2024, we come together both in person and through the stories and social sharing of the event to “Celebrate Connections”, to not only express joy in being together but to also recognize the importance of...
Interview With a Certified Peer Visitor
Photos of Gary provided from Patrice The Amputee Coalition’s Certified Peer Visitor (CPV) Program has been going strong for almost 34 years since it was created in 1990. The program trains people who have limb loss and limb difference to support their peers who are...
How to Start a Support Group
Forming a support group varies tremendously, but its role is universal. A positively functioning support group will provide its members with support, encouragement, and useful information, in addition to being a social outlet. These are not mutually exclusive aspects,...
2024 National Conference Program
Most up-to-date program including session, keynote address, roundtable, and clinic locations is available on the mobile application and on the “Agenda” tab of the National Conference website www.amputee-coalition.org/ACNC24. All courses, clinics, sessions, and...
Thank You To Our ACNC24 Sponsors and Exhibitors
Introducing the ACNC24 Keynote and Main Stage Speakers
Opening Host Entertainment: Michael Beers Wednesday, August 7, 12:30PM-2:30PM and Thursday, August 8, 7:00PM-9:30PM Michael Beers started stand-up when he was still in high school, and it was “love at first laugh.” Since then, he has performed in comedy clubs,...