Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in April has given way to another important time for us at the Amputee Coalition. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, honoring another cause with meaning to our community. The White House issued a proclamation to mark...
Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org (March 7, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program (YEP) will feature Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore during its power-packed inaugural...
Seats are filling up quickly. Register now. We are rapidly approaching our first Youth Empowerment Luncheon, featuring Coach Dar! If you still need to register for the free luncheon, first visit the YEP registration page. You want to be in the room with one of the...
Reprinted with permission from AILM Medical. Stress … what is it? Having stress is common. It is your body’s natural response to a trigger, and it usually doesn’t last long. It’s typically transient and comes and goes. It’s like when you are worried about completing a...
Reprinted with permission from AILM Medical Even after all of the ups and downs, twists and turns of the previous years due to the pandemic and lockdowns, 2022 turned out to be a fantastic year. Our team at Ailm Medical is excited to enter 2023 with passion and...
Helping clients change their lives as a personal trainer and lifestyle fitness coach, it wasn’t until Cindy Asch-Martin became a below-knee amputee that she would gain the experience to help her new community overcome its unique challenges. Unable to comfortably wear...
Helping clients change their lives as a personal trainer and lifestyle fitness coach, it wasn’t until Cindy Asch-Martin became a below-knee amputee that she would gain the experience to help her new community overcome its unique challenges. Unable to comfortably wear a socket and searching for a solution, Cindy boldly traveled from her home in Washington to Australia for osseointegration surgery in 2019, becoming an above-knee amputee in the process.
Traveling during the holidays or traveling, in general, can be quite stressful and intimidating for anyone. Travel can be especially stressful when facing the additional challenges of carrying extra equipment and being on the road. But, with the proper preparation,...
"Did you lose your legs in the war?" This question came from my young, energetic Uber Driver as he folded my Rollator carefully and placed it in his trunk of his vehicle. I must admit that it was the best question I had ever been asked about my missing legs. The war,...
Being able to get around is vital for any adult, as it gives a sense of independence. For those who live in cities, they may have the option of public transportation, but in rural areas, a car is essential. This can be especially true for people with disabilities, as...