Reprinted with permission by This Old House The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements help make your home safer and more accommodating for people with limited mobility. The ADA has been in effect for more than 30 years, ensuring that...
Gary Eli Aguilar
Amputee Strong. Being born with one hand has been a big challenge but more of a blessing in life! It’s never stopped me from doing anything! I’ve played football for 10 years and other kinds of sports my whole life! A lot of people always see the things that I do and...
3D Modeling Class Lends a Helping Hand
The 3D modeling class at Almaden Country Day School in San Jose, California, recently took on a project that made a real impact in the life of a third-grade student. Garvin Thomas reported on the story for NBC Bay Area. It all started when Trent DeSantis’ mother...
New Laws Protect Access to Housing, Businesses, and the Outdoors for Coloradans With Disabilities
By Lucas Brady Woods/KUNC Colorado is implementing new resources for people with disabilities with several new laws signed this week by Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera. The measures expand coverage for prosthetics, create a task force to study disability access across the...
Triumph Over Tragedy: A Journey of Mental Strength and Resilience
As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share Gini Thomas' story of resilience and inspiration. In August 2012, a devastating motorcycle accident changed Gini's life forever. A driver, who ran through a stop sign, collided with her and her husband....
Aniketh Vyas
Never Give Up - The Unseen Story. Mr. Aniketh Vyas, MS in Computer Science, officially graduated from Saint Louis University. Life isn't always the way we want. I came to the United States of America with many dreams, as every other individual dreams. I applied to...
Don’t Forget Disability in DEI – Diverseability Magazine Guest Post by John Register
By John Register Disability plays a significant role in the overall diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) conversation. Despite this, it is often the last group considered in the conversation, with many organizations failing to fully understand the unique challenges...
What to Look Out for When You’re in the Market for an Accessible Home
By Don Lewis Finding an accessible home to suit your needs is not that easy, especially when your needs as an amputee are fairly specific. However, it's not impossible to stumble across an accessible home that seems like it's made just for you. Otherwise, there are...
Gloria Letona
Quad Amputee Fashion. We may not be able to go back and wear the same high heels, or dresses, but becoming an amputee was a challenge with clothes...eventually, my creativity and love of clothes returned to me.
Don’t Miss the Amputee Coalition’s Upcoming Webinars
Mock Interviewing 101: Adults/Veterans Workforce Development Program Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 3 p.m. Eastern During this training, Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager, will review a series of interview questions to help attendees prepare for an interview! The...