April marks a significant time for the limb loss and limb difference community as we come together to raise awareness, share our stories, and celebrate our resilience. At the Amputee Coalition, we are proud to highlight the remarkable journeys of our community members...
The Amputee Coalition is excited to announce the start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and celebrating our community. We encourage you to join us in spreading awareness about what it’s like...
In this segment of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro outlines the Amputee Coalition's newly released prevalence study, highlights the 2024 ACNC conference registration now open, and talks about April's Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month for the community to...
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...
As we embark on a new year, the Amputee Coalition is actively seeking your input to shape its focus on public policy issues in 2024. Your valuable ratings on the following policy areas will play a crucial role in guiding the Coalition's strategic priorities and...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist It may still be 2023, but today marks the beginning of our 2024 campaign to have April recognized as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. Due to different submission deadlines in states, with some states...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Having lived most of her life as an able-bodied person, Jean Mwale has witnessed both sides—before and after amputation. Like many others, she is experiencing firsthand the physical challenges and insurance...
Editor's Note: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs helped us celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in April. VA News published this article by Amputee Coalition Executive Board Chair John Register to help spread the word. It appears here with...
Job seekers who have a limb loss or limb difference often face more questions than other applicants. One of them is a question they ask themselves. Should I explain my circumstances during the interview process? During the Amputee Coalition’s concluding webinar in a...
In this special episode of AC News Flash, President and CEO Cass Isidro shares a recap of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month activities and future educational opportunities. Watch the video to see how you can get engaged with the Amputee Coalition. Are you...