AMNIOTIC BAND SYNDROME. Hello. My name is Amanda Lopez. I am 33 and from Orlando, FL. I currently reside in Pasadena, TX. I was born with amniotic band syndrome. I am missing my right leg, and I have underdeveloped fingers and a clubfoot. I do everything like everyone...
The Amputee Coalition is excited to announce the start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and celebrating our community. We encourage you to join us in spreading awareness about what it’s like...
STEP BY STEP. Hi there! I'm Daniela, a 34-year-old from Mexico, happily married with two wonderful kids. Two years ago, during a holiday in NYC, I experienced a life-changing accident. A taxi lost control and struck me while I was walking with friends on the sidewalk,...
UNIQUE YET EMBRACED. For 19 years, I've been using a cosmetic foam cover on my prosthetic leg as my way of blending in and providing a sense of normalcy. It’s been a year since I made the decision to remove the foam and show off my bionic leg. There are both pros and...
STRIVING FOR A BETTER LIFE HELPING OTHERS LIKE MYSELF. I live in a place called Palmetto, Florida. This area does have an amazing coastline of beaches. On this particular day I was going for my aquatic therapy which I do so that I do not get stiff, I’m sure that some...
Since 1995, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has worked tirelessly alongside disability advocates, government agencies, and corporate and nonprofit partners to advance the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act – and there’s more work...
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,...
March’s Employment Council Meeting focused on disability awareness training in the workplace to ensure candidates with disabilities are provided with the tools they need to pursue employment opportunities. In addition, to ensure our employment council members have the...
TRAGEDY INTO A TRIUMPH. I will be celebrating my 3rd year anniversary to my elective transhumeral amputation after an 11 year battle to saving my arm. I have a blog of my journey at www.takemyhandamputation.com with details of this journey and the new challenges as an...
As So Every BODY Can Move (SEBCM) continues to gain momentum across the country, the initiative has just launched a brand-new website at www.soeverybodycanmove.org! At the core of SEBCM is the belief that movement is medicine and people with limb loss, limb...