By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Growing up in the Yellowstone area of Wyoming, Josh Bogle was entranced by the turquoise waters beyond the mainland and eventually decided to make the Hawaiian Islands his permanent home in 2017. Since his parents loved...
Aviation Scholarships Open November 1!
Discover a whole new world of freedom with personal aviation! Every year the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) offers a variety of flight training and post-secondary scholarships to help future pilots take to the skies. Applications will open soon on Wednesday,...
Advocacy and Empowerment: Kyle Stepp’s Journey in the Limb Loss Community
In a candid conversation with Kyle Stepp, an above-knee amputee from Albuquerque, New Mexico, we delve into his remarkable journey in the limb loss community. Kyle's journey began after a downhill mountain bike accident led to the destruction of metal implants in his...
Embracing Inclusivity with Adaptive Tennis at the Amputee Coalition National Conference
Reprinted with permission from Louis Bolling. Courtesy of Amputee Coalition. Orlando was filled with excitement as the Amputee Coalition’s National Conference, themed “Elevate Together Towards Tomorrow,” kicked off with a multitude of empowering events. Among them,...
Para Sailors Prepare to Represent the U.S. in the Sailing World Championships
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Only a few select sports allow men and women to compete against each other, and even fewer abled-bodied and para-athletes. Sailing enables everyone to compete on the same playing field or body of water in this case. Because...
Resources Can Help an Active Lifestyle
The Amputee Coalition continues to champion the Triple A Study Act. We learned in December that the Government Accountability Office has initiated a study. The hope is that it will lead to new legislation being introduced this year and eventually will close gaps in...
U.S. Delegation Fares Well at International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports World Games
Reprinted with permission from Move United. Move United Sent 28 Athletes to Compete November 23-29 in Portugal In Para Powerlifting, Swimming, and Track and Field Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with...
Team USA Kicks off the 2022 Amputee Soccer World Cup
This article is adapted in part with permission from the American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA). The 2022 Amputee Soccer World Cup kicks off this weekend, in Istanbul, Turkey, with Team USA opening the tournament against England. Team USA starts its quest for the...