For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition Releases “Conquer” Public Service Announcement (April 14, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition recently released a...
Nebraska recently joined the growing list of states who have declared April as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month through gubernatorial proclamation! We would like to thank Gov. Jim Pillen for signing the proclamation and celebrate the efforts of advocate...
We hope after last week’s Advocacy 101 Virtual Workshop you left inspired and empowered to take your place as a community advocate. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to watch the full recording, which leads into Wednesday’s webinar on the Power of...
There has never been a better time to Elevate Your Voice than during Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month! Help us heighten the visibility of the limb loss/limb difference community. Whether you are an amputee, a family member, or a compassionate ally for the...
Annika Hutsler felt she had something to prove when she enlisted in the Marine Corps. All female Marines have something to prove, she said. Although it did not happen in the way she expected, Annika has proved just how incredibly tough she is. Sandra Endo of Fox 11 in...
If you have a limb loss or a limb difference and have considered testing the waters of advocacy, but you have reservations, you should know you already possess the most valuable tools. This was the first primary takeaway from Advocacy 101, the virtual workshop that...
We have accomplished a lot, but more work needs to be done to serve our community’s needs and make the world truly accessible for all. This is why ongoing advocacy is pivotal. Improvements are necessary in all facets of life, from public spaces and infrastructure to...
OVERVIEW OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES: DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES OF ALEXANDRIA, VA April 13, 2023, 10 a.m. Eastern The staff of Division of Rehabilitation will give an overview of the services and programs in Alexandria, VA, for adults with...
Changemakers! We are officially in the first week of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, and the first Advocacy Forum virtual workshop will be held today, April 5! There is still time to register for today’s Advocacy 101 Virtual Workshop during which...
Did you know that more than 2.7 million people just in the United States alone live with limb loss or limb difference? It is estimated that by 2050, this number is expected to nearly double and this is why Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is so important!...