LOOKING FORWARD: Grow Self-Esteem for Children with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Adapted from the Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet on Resources to Help Children Understand Limb Loss and Limb Difference Reading encourages children’s imaginations to grow and opens their world to new people, places, and...
THE POWER OF YOU: Time to Grow and Thrive
By Sean Webb The Amputee Coalition recently released its new blog, THRIVE, to elevate the amputee community. THRIVE is your go-to resource for the latest news, updates, and education on limb loss and limb difference. THRIVE is designed to be a key resource for you to...
YOUR WELL-BEING: Grow Self-Advocacy Skills
By Zachary Hearn When Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel released the song, “The Sound of Silence,” over half a century ago, it emphasized people’s inability to communicate with each other, maybe not intentionally but in a way that nevertheless perpetuates silence, and...
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
By Mary Richards Growing our community is not optional; it’s imperative. It is estimated that, by 2050, the number of Americans living with limb loss will nearly double. As the number of people experiencing amputation grows every day, the Amputee Coalition is the only...
THE NEXT GENERATION: Growing the Impact of Our Collective Voice
By Amanda Woodson Every voice matters in policy no matter how old you are. I know this statement may seem unbelievable, but this article makes a strong argument to prove this point. Let’s start with considering a few questions. What is Advocacy? Advocacy is an easy...
FRIENDS & FAMILY: Grow With New Friends and Celebrate Their Journey
By Colin Schaefer The Amputee Coalition celebrates its diverse community and highlights the voices of its community members with various types of limb loss and limb difference in this issue. Some people living with limb loss or limb difference experience big life...
LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE: Grow in New Directions
By Sherri Edge and Amber Henson How do we measure our personal growth? One way is having a tangible reminder of how far we’ve come. Or maybe we notice it first on the inside, like when we’re able to turn our frustration into kindness and compassion or push past...
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Grow Awareness About Limb Loss and Limb Difference
By Jerrica Thurman Join the Amputee Coalition in celebrating Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month this April. The annual celebration was created to educate others about what it’s like to live with limb loss and limb difference, and this year’s theme is “Your...