MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Amputee Coalition 2022 National Conference in Palm Desert, CA was a true delight to see our community itching to get back together in person. As I walked into the men’s round table session with my notes on what I might convey to these men, I entered trying to find the...
THE POWER OF YOU: Adapting Travel to Your New Reality
By Allison Miller “When will I be able to travel again?” This was the question I was desperate to ask but afraid to have answered during my first meeting with a prosthetist in 2014. I had been in the hospital for more than two months after suffering an acute illness,...
Tips for Traveling as an Amputee
Assess your capabilities Just like everything about being an amputee, your capabilities and comfort level are entirely for you to judge; respect where you are and anticipate that the first trip will have surprises and be ready to roll with them. Mobility devices...
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Amputee Coalition is You!
By Jerrica Thurman Amputee Coalition convened its 2022 National Conference in Palm Desert, August 10-13, bringing together amputees from across the country to reconnect, recharge, and reimagine. The four-day event was jam-packed with interactive sessions, dynamic...
LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS: Innovative Life Hacks for Upper Limb Amputees
By Sherri Edge and Amber Henson People who live with upper limb differences understand very well what it means to innovate. If you’re missing your arm or part of your hand, almost everything you want to do has to be approached from a different perspective. Some people...
YOUR WELL-BEING: Understanding the Complex Care Needs of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Introduction Little is known about the more than 2.7 million people living with limb loss and limb difference (PwLL/LD) and their challenges accessing appropriate and quality care. This community experiences complex health needs, including the availability and quality...
THE NEXT GENERATION: A Fresh Approach to Amputee Coalition 2022 Youth Camp
By Jerrica Thurman The Amputee Coalition held its 2022 Youth Camp at Conference in Palm Desert, California, August 10-13, bringing together Campers ages 10-17, their parents, counselors, and leaders in training for the first time in three years. The in-person Youth...
LOOKING FORWARD: Begin Your New Journey with Hip Disarticulation or Hemipelvectomy Amputation
By Ana-Maria Gutierrez People living with hip disarticulation or hemipelvectomy amputation represent a small percentage of the total amputee population. In the United States, approximately 133,000 lower limb amputation procedures are performed yearly. Of these,...
FRIENDS & FAMILY: #WeThrive Stories – Inspire and Educate
By Ana-Maria Gutierrez Here at the Amputee Coalition, we understand the power of your stories. Stories can help others find their inner strength. Stories also help us learn about the journeys of people similar and different to us. The Amputee Coalition’s #WeTHRIVE...