The start of a new school year is exciting for children, filled with new opportunities, friends, and adventures. This transition can bring about unique challenges and concerns for children living with limb loss. However, with the proper support and preparation,...
Volunteers Honored for Their Impact During 2023 National Conference
On the opening day of the 2023 National Conference, the Amputee Coalition held a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. We honored many of our most active volunteers with the inaugural Values in Action awards during the event. The award recipients represent the Amputee...
Amputee Coalition Welcomes New Youth & Workforce Development Director
Maurice Henson is a passionate youth advocate, fisherman, snowboarder, and avid golfer. Once a 7’3” high jumper, he gained the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Athlete of the Year merit award and became a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC)...
YOUR WELL-BEING: Loving Your Life
By Ana-Maria Gutierrez, Senior Communications Manager Adaptive Recreation Clinics at the National Conference The adaptive sports and recreation clinics at the Amputee Coalition National Conference enable people with limb loss and limb difference to shatter barriers...
LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE: Inspire to Elevate
Creating a World Where Our Community Thrives at National Conference By Jerrica Thurman, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer The Amputee Coalition is happy to present a stellar lineup of keynote speakers at our 2023 National Conference, themed “Elevate Together...
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO: Envisioning the Impossible
At the Amputee Coalition, the heart of our mission has never wavered. First, I want to say thank you to our community for welcoming me into the Amputee Coalition, which is elevating moment by moment. I am fortunate to see daily that, through our shared work, we are...
LOOKING FORWARD: Taking It to The Next Level
ORANGE LOVE, AMPUTEE COALITION PROUD Florida fits naturally as host of the Amputee Coalition National Conference. The Sunshine State has three unofficial colors, and you can probably guess the most prominent. Orange. It represents the citrus industry. The state is...
NEXT GENERATION: Building the Next Generation of Storytellers
The Power of Sharing Personal Experiences By Shannon Williams, Digital Media and Graphic Design Specialist Storytelling is a powerful tool that has been used for centuries to educate, inspire, and connect people. Stories have the ability to transport us to different...
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Deeper Dives
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO GO INTO DETAIL ABOUT IMPORTANT TOPICS You can gain a broad base of knowledge when you attend the Amputee Coalition National Conference. Whether you are interested in technology, prosthetic devices, career opportunities, volunteering, or a myriad...
FRIENDS & FAMILY: Attendees Anticipate a Transformative Experience During Their First National Conference
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist The commonality of limb loss or limb difference uniquely brings people together whose paths may never have crossed otherwise. Every year, the Amputee Coalition creates an opportunity for community members to gather at...