March’s Employment Council Meeting focused on disability awareness training in the workplace to ensure candidates with disabilities are provided with the tools they need to pursue employment opportunities. In addition, to ensure our employment council members have the...
So Every BODY Can Move’s New Website is Now Live!
As So Every BODY Can Move (SEBCM) continues to gain momentum across the country, the initiative has just launched a brand-new website at www.soeverybodycanmove.org! At the core of SEBCM is the belief that movement is medicine and people with limb loss, limb...
Wheel the World Breaks Down 3 Reasons Why Traveling with a Disability Can Be More Expensive
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Traveling can be expensive, especially for people with limb loss and limb difference and other disabilities. Hotel...
2024 Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is Fast Approaching!
With only two weeks remaining until the highly-anticipated start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM), there's never been a more opportune time to unite and rally support for our incredible community. Throughout April, many opportunities exist to...
Embracing Resilience: Navigating the Journey Back to Work
When navigating limb loss or limb difference, individuals often find themselves facing unexpected challenges that require unwavering resilience. One such journey is the return to work —a profound experience that demands not only physical adaptation but also a profound...
Participants Wanted for Study to Compare Walking with and Without Osseointegration
What is the purpose of the study? Researchers at the University of Maryland are investigating the benefits of osseointegration in high-functioning above-knee prosthesis users by comparing walking biomechanics of users with vs. without osseointegration. For an...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Safe Transfer to Hotel Beds
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Too High of Beds is a Common Accessibility Problem With ADA compliant hotel rooms, the requirements cover the very...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Traveling and Flying with Mobility Aids
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Embarking on a journey holds a special kind of magic, the promise of new places, cultures, and experiences. We...
10 Reasons to Book Your Next Trip with Wheel the World
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ The travel agency dedicated to people with disabilities is here! Traveling was once a privilege limited to those who...
Demystifying Policies & Jargon: Kate Ketelhohn’s Enlightening Experience as a Breece Fellow
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...