This article is written in co-authorship with two power-wheelchair users and experienced travelers: Catherine Sokol, Wheel the World blog contributor, travel enthusiast, and budding disability advocate, and Valeria Rocha, one of Wheel the World's talented software...
Overcoming Adversity: The Inspiring Journey of Shima Nixon
In the face of adversity, some individuals find the strength to overcome their challenges and thrive. Shima Nixon's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination amid life-altering circumstances. Following a devastating car accident that resulted...
NAAOP’s Breece Fellowship: Jump-Starting a Career in Disability Advocacy and Politics
By Lucas DeLuca, Director of Support Services/2022 Breece Fellow I thought I had it all, having just finished my Masters in Disability Studies, and working in higher education supporting students with disabilities, I was making a difference. It might not have been the...
Hear From Past NAAOP Fellows and Apply for Summer Opportunity!
As a person living with limb loss or limb difference do you feel passionate about advocating for yourself and your community? Does learning about orthotic & prosthetic (O&P) policy and advocacy at the federal level in the heart of our nation’s capital excite...
Time is Running Out to Take the So Every BODY Can Move Survey!
There’s only 8 weeks left to participate in our So Every BODY Can Move research survey. The survey will collect information about your participation in adaptive sports and physical activities as well as details about the use of any prosthetic or orthotic devices that...
Research Proves That Microprocessor Knees Improve Safety, and Now Medicare Agrees!
On Thursday, January 18, 2023, Medicare announced that the proposed changes to the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Lower Limb Prosthetics would cover microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs) and expand coverage for certain prosthetic feet for individuals with transfemoral (above-the-knee) limb loss/limb difference who are limited community ambulators (K-level 2) and meet certain medical criteria.
Proposed LCD Expands Access to Microprocessor Technology and What This Means for You
Representing a significant breakthrough for above-knee amputees, the proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) announced on Thursday, January 18, seeks to expand access to microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) technology for Medicare beneficiaries who have a K2...
NAAOP George and Dena Breece Fellowship Application Now Open
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) is accepting applications for its annual health policy/advocacy fellowship. NAAOP is a national nonprofit association advocating for consumers/patients requiring orthotic and prosthetic...
Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities
Reprinted from the U.S. Department of Justice website The Justice Department today sent to the Federal Register for publication a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that aims to improve access to medical...
Join the 2024 Lead Advocate Cohort!
Are you ready to build relationships with lawmakers, take action with fellow advocates, and mobilize your community networks to enhance the quality of life for individuals who have limb loss and/or limb difference? If so, the Amputee Coalition Lead Advocate...