Recapping Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM)
By Cass Isidro, President and CEO The Amputee Coalition is dedicated to a vision: a world where our community thrives with equity and inclusion and a focused mission to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by limb loss and limb difference, fostering a...
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 Connect with Others: support...
ACNC24 Clinics, Schedule Highlights, and Special Discounts
Arrive in Atlanta a day early on August 7th for a full day of uninterrupted clinics on Wednesday, August 8th! Take part in adaptive martial arts, adaptive yoga, and an adaptive acting workshop with a play reading, among other activities! We’ll even have a photographer...
My Experience at Youth Camp
By Nadia Goodwin, YEP Camper My mother had asked my prosthetist if he knew any camps for children with limb difference and limb loss. I was fourteen when my mother originally filled out the application for Amputee Coalition Youth Camp. Unfortunately, Covid hit, and...
YEP Leader in Training Formula
By Maurice Henson, Director of Youth and Workforce Development Nadia Goodwin has been involved in the Amputee Coalition’s Youth Camp & Youth Engagement Program (YEP) for 4 years. Nadia thoroughly enjoyed her time as a youth camper and now has transitioned her...
John Register Brings the National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Campaign from Idea to Reality
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist No matter where you are, playing a sport can transcend cultural, socioeconomic, and even language barriers. The universality is evident every four years when the globe comes together to watch the Olympic and Paralympic...
Getting to Know New Amputee Coalition Staff
By Whitney Doyle, Director of Government Relations & Advocacy The Amputee Coalition recently welcomed two new members to the team: Kristin Mello, Peer Support Coordinator, and Olivia Keller, Public Policy Manager. To welcome Olivia and Kristin to the Amputee...
Learning About Limb Loss and Limb Difference at AAOP’s Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Flying to Chicago, I had the opportunity to attend the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 50th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium for the first time. This annual gathering of clinicians, students...
The Marvelous Shani: An International Adoption Story
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Photos are provided by Jo Walker Beautiful. Strong. Able. Although she may be the youngest and littlest member of the Walker household, Shani has certainly made a big impression on her forever family over the last 2 years...
Advancing Civil Rights in Health Care: A Step Towards Inclusive and Equitable Care
By Olivia Keller, Public Policy Manager In a monumental move aimed at bolstering civil rights in healthcare, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently introduced two pivotal rules to strengthen nondiscrimination protections in healthcare. The...
Travel Q&A: Helpful Tips from Our Community
1. What are must-have or essential items when you travel? Jim Wilkes: Make sure to have a second liner [for your prosthesis] and the appropriate number of socks with you. I suggest carrying crutches if you are an above-knee or below-knee amputee. Also, any lotions or...