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)...
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...
Ty Chiko: A Champion For Youth With Limb Loss and Limb Difference
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Currently completing his Ph.D. while working for Portland Opera and designing a show of his own, Ty Chiko is as ambitious as he is creative. Deeply passionate about the arts, Ty is a visual artist, an established opera...
The Hollywood Whisperer, Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig Expands Inclusive Partnerships to Inspire the Next Generation
Sgt. Major expands his mission to inspire the next generation of leaders through the Amputee Coalition, Howard University and Cannes Film Festival. Reprinted with permission from CJS Public Relations. By Christa J. Smith. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 18,...
FRIENDS & FAMILY: Honest Conversations
YEP We Can Podcast Promotes Open Dialogue for Youth By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Their world. Their voice. Their stories. Introducing YEP We Can–a podcast for youth by youth! Moving full speed ahead with the vision to reach as many amputee youth and...
Unlock the Future with the Youth Engagement Program
Unlock Your Potential With the YEP Workforce Development Program The Amputee Coalition YEP Workforce Development Program launched at the beginning of April. The program is designed to assist 15- to 17-year-olds living with limb loss and limb difference with career and...
Unlock Your Potential With the YEP Workforce Development Program
By Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager The Amputee Coalition’s Workforce Development Program is excited to announce the launch of the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) Workforce Development Program. It is designed to assist 15- to 17-year-olds living with limb...
Press Release: Coach Dar Will Headline Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program Luncheon, March 10-11
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...