The Amputee Coalition mourns the loss of Joice “Pelly” L. Williams, a peer support counselor who passed away on March 27 at the age of 66. “Joice was a gracious and kind woman and a fantastic Certified Peer Visitor! She was always willing to help anytime we called on...
Addiction Resources for BIPOC Populations
“Racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due to multiple factors, including inaccessibility of high-quality mental healthcare services, cultural stigma surrounding mental healthcare, discrimination, and overall lack...
THE POWER OF YOU: Our new Spanish-speaking support group.
Bienvenidos!AMPUTEE COALITION LAUNCHES FIRST SPANISH-SPEAKING SUPPORT GROUP By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Jan. 13, 2023, marked a momentous day for the Hispanic amputee community with the launch of the Amputee Coalition’s first fully Spanish-speaking...
Certified Peer Visitor (CPV) Training: Paying it Forward by Giving Back
Join the Amputee Coalition in Washington, DC during the 2023 Advocacy Training for Certified Peer Visitor (CPV) Training: Paying it Forward by Giving Back Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. EST – 12:30 p.m. EST Eligibility: In order to be eligible to join this...
Alabama Amputee Turns Into Advocate
Family, friends, her employer, strangers, first responders, even her dog, supported Gini Thomas when her husband died and she suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident in 2012. Now Thomas, who eventually lost her leg because of that crash, is there for others...
Honoring Our Volunteers on International Volunteer Day
Today is International Volunteer Day. Today we celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. Amputee Coalition wants to thank all our volunteers for all you do to support the limb loss and limb difference community. The heart of the Amputee Coalition’s mission is our peer...
Join us for the Ambassadors Community Champions Kick-off Webinar
The new Ambassador and Community Champions program was introduced during the National Conference in August. We want to thank everyone who has already signed up to participate in the program. Your participation and activism are very much appreciated. We are excited to...
Amputee Advocate Championing for the Spanish-Speaking Community
By: Ana-Maria Gutierrez Peer support programs are the heart of the Amputee Coalition's mission. These programs aim to ensure that no one faces limb loss alone. Support from an experienced, well-trained peer, who has lived through similar experiences, can offer...
The Crowned Jewel Advocating to Adapt America for All
By Ana-Maria Gutierrez During Amputee Coalition’s 2022 National Conference, I was instantly drawn across the room to a smiling woman, proudly donning her crown and sash. Her name is Melinda Preciado, 2022 Ms. Wheelchair Oregon. I had the pleasure of hearing her...
Angel Flight West Helps Make Amputee Conference a Reality for Bernardo
By Jessica Hayes, Angel Flight West Angel Flight West (AFW) coordinates thousands of flights each year to help patients reach medical treatment and for other compelling reasons. Read about how AFW and their partner Alaska Airlines made the Amputee Coalition National...