By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Initially connecting with the Amputee Coalition to help her patients, Kristine McGuire has since stepped into an even larger volunteer leadership role as inaugural Regional Ambassador for the Prairie Region. Although not an...
Many barriers still exist for amputees and others with disabilities as they navigate transportation in an able-bodied world. The difficulty and stress of traveling often prevents many from being as mobile as they would like. This is why the Amputee Coalition is among...
Flying with a disability can often be a challenge for passengers who may experience long wait times or even get mobility aids lost in transit. As a wheelchair user herself and passionate advocate for the community, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting to make the...
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2023 Contact: Peter W. Thomas, ITEM Coalition Coordinator - Peter.Thomas@powerslaw.com | 202-607-5780 National Coverage Determination Released; Enthusiastically Applauded by Disability and Rehabilitation Community...
ARKANSAS PASSES SO KIDS CAN MOVE LEGISLATION We are happy to announce that on April 5, 2023, Arkansas HB1252 passed the state Senate 30-1. Arkansas HB1252 is legislation that aligns with the “So Kids Can Move” (SKCM) insurance fairness bill, like New Mexico’s, “So...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist This week, Ashlie White, our chief programs officer, and I had the opportunity to travel to New Mexico to advocate for HB131, otherwise known as So New Mexicans Can Move. This legislation, if passed, would guarantee that...
Two representatives soon are expected to introduce the So New Mexicans Can Move Act in the state legislature. Amputee Coalition Chief Programs Officer Ashlie White and Government Relations Specialist Ryan Geddie will be in Santa Fe to testify before the legislature. ...
Do you identify as a caregiver? We are calling on you for help! We are seeking feedback from all caregivers who support people with disabilities – including family, friends, personal care attendants, other in-home assistants, and anyone else who offers care to...
On August 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) opened a National Coverage Analysis for Seat Elevation Systems as an Accessory to Group 3 Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Power Wheelchairs. Currently, Medicare does not offer any coverage for...
The Amputee Coalition applauds a major development in support of the limb loss and limb difference community, as the federal government initiates a study of the barriers to prosthetic device assessment and access for 2.1 million Americans with limb loss. After nearly...