By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Kate Ketelhohn had no intention of becoming a disability rights lawyer when she accepted the 2023 George and Dena Breece Fellowship, and after a summer in Washington D.C. she still isn’t a policy expert. However, she is a...
Lead Advocate and 2023 Values in Action award recipient Jean Mwale shares her remarkable journey of battling cancer twice and surviving septic shock, which resulted in multiple amputations. Initially discovering a lump on her throat, she received a devastating cancer...
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...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist The process of prothesis fabrication is very personal for everyone with preferences varying widely from one person to another. While some are content with the mechanical/robotic look of a prosthetic device, others opt for...
In our ongoing efforts to improve user experience, we're excited to share that we're moving to a new email platform effective Thursday, February 1, 2024. This transition aims to boost efficiency and elevate your overall email satisfaction. What action do I need to...
Making her acting debut as Maya Lopez (or Echo) in Marvel’s Hawkeye, Alaqua Cox is helping to expand the idea of who a superhero can be. As a deaf, Indigenous (Menominee/Mohican) woman who also happens to be an amputee, Alaqua is now the star of her own limited...
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...
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...
For the first time in Marvel’s history, a woman who has limb loss is taking center stage in the latest five-episode series, Echo, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The main character, Maya Lopez who goes by Echo, was first introduced in 2021’s Hawkeye and is played...
We want to express our deepest gratitude for your invaluable contribution to the Amputee Coalition's year-end giving campaign. Your generosity and commitment to our cause will make a significant impact, enabling us to continue providing crucial support, resources, and...