By John Register Disability plays a significant role in the overall diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) conversation. Despite this, it is often the last group considered in the conversation, with many organizations failing to fully understand the unique challenges...
We have older adult mental health awareness day, mental health days companies are gifting to employees, a dedicated week for children's mental health acceptance week, and May is mental health awareness month among numerous critical awareness days so there is no secret...
Reprinted with permission from Connecting Vets. By Julia LeDoux. A Gulf War Army veteran now serves as the Executive Board Chair of the Amputee Coalition, the only national nonprofit that serves all those who experience limb loss or limb difference. John Register...
Recent Events, Stories, Remind Us of Our Strength Overcoming challenges, seeking new beginnings, and striving for a better quality of life are life lessons we all will face and, if you are like me, you find many people on your journey who help you elevate to new...
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org (March 31, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition announced Jerrica Thurman as its new chief strategy and communications officer. She...
People, Partnerships, and Passion STAGE IS SET FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO THRIVE Dear AC Community, From advocacy success in New Mexico that sets the stage for what’s possible across the country, to Keshia and Laura and Ceres—all recent stories shared on our social...
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition Announces 2023 Board of Directors (February 17, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition (AC) recently announced its 2023...
Time is running out to get your free seat. Are you attending the Youth Empowerment Luncheon? Seats are filling up quickly, and so is the list for financial assistance. You don’t want to miss out on this great event. We are excited to spotlight our featured speaker,...
Join us next month for an Amputee Coalition Community Town Hall! With recent leadership changes at the Amputee Coalition, we want to keep our community abreast of what to expect in the coming months. Please join us at 6 p.m. Eastern on March 15 for a deep dive into...
From advocacy success in New Mexico that sets the stage for what’s possible across the country, to Keshia and Laura and Ceres—all recent stories shared on our social channels—at the Amputee Coalition we are moving full steam ahead to elevate the work we do together...