Over the last 18 months, the staff and leadership volunteers of the Amputee Coalition have been leaning in to redefine and rebuild the organization holding up its mission to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by limb loss and limb difference, fostering...
Register for the Virtual Spring Town Hall!
Our first town hall of 2024 is coming up this Tuesday, June 11 at 6:00pm ET and we encourage you to register today! Hear from our President and CEO Cass Isidro, Board Chair William Perno, and the Amputee Coalition senior team. We will gather virtually as a community...
Youth Engagement Program (YEP): The Priceless Value of Our Youth
Message from the President and CEO Cass Isidro 2024 has already been one of many successes for the limb loss and limb difference community to use for momentum in continuing to build our collective voice in creating a better tomorrow ensuring dignity and equality. ...
John Register Announces the 2024 National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Campaign
The Amputee Coalition proudly launched the 2024 National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Campaign in collaboration with featured athletes in our community. The campaign has brought together a remarkable cohort of amputee athletes to champion disability sports access,...
2024 Women’s History Month: Honoring the Amputee Coalition’s Women of the Board and the Scientific and Medical Advisory (SciMAC) Committee
Message from the President and CEO Each year during March from grassroots initiatives to nationwide movements we not only celebrate but continue activating a voice for lifting the achievements of women to be celebrated. Women’s History Month inclusively belongs to all...
AC News Flash Featuring Dr. Linda Resnik
In this episode of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro discusses the new prevalence study, which revealed over 5.6++ million people live with limb loss or limb difference in the US. Cass also discusses updates on the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) and the 2024 National...
Amputee Coalition Announces Incoming Board Chair, New Members, and Full 2024 Board of Directors
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Shree Thaker, Communications & Partnerships Director, sthaker@amputee-coalition.org (January 4, 2024, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition announces the 2024 board of directors roster. William Passig Perno, MBA, FACHE,...
Season’s Greetings!
The Amputee Coalition extends warm holiday wishes to you and your loved ones. We hope this holiday season energizes you for a happy and healthy New Year. The Amputee Coalition wishes to inform you that our offices will be closed from December 22nd through January 1st,...
In Case You Missed It: Watch the Town Hall Recording
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who attended the recent Winter Town Hall. Hear from staff across the organization including: John Register, Amputee Coalition Board Chair Cass Isidro, Amputee Coalition President and Chief Executive...
Join Us in Supporting Our Community – Donate Now and Double Your Impact!
Hear from John Register, esteemed Board Chair, as he reflects on his transformative journey within the organization. What began as a commitment to board service, mentorship, and volunteering has evolved into a profound way of life for John, who is dedicated to...