On behalf of the Youth Engagement & Workforce Development Departments, the Amputee Coalition would like to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2023 Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship. The Skoski Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities...
On Sunday, October 22, the Get Up Stand Up Foundation held its first annual bowling fundraiser to help youth with limb loss and limb difference meet others like themselves. The event featured bowling at Westside Bowl in Youngstown, Ohio, followed by a live reggae...
By Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager During the month of October, the Amputee Coalition’s Workforce Development Program (and Youth Engagement Program WDP) celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month, we celebrate workers...
In this edition of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro, President and CEO, is joined by Henry, an active member of the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) and a long-time attendee of Youth Camp. Henry and Cass discuss the success of the 2023 Youth Camp, which brought together...
Seeing others overcome their fears in their own ways is a powerful motivator By Divine Favour Akin, Youth Engagement Reporter Editor’s Note: Divine Favour Akin continues her story about attending Youth Camp and the Amputee Coalition National Conference. Time went by...
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,...
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Youth Access to Prosthetics Care Press Release - Monday, August 7, 2023 Illinois becomes fifth state in nation to pass act SPRINGFIELD - On Monday, August 7, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 2195, also known as the "So Kids Can...
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)...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist A baseball player. A chef. Even an astronaut. These are just a few of the possible answers to the question posed by Kayce Smith in her children’s book What Can Hayes Be? Inspired by her son Hayes who is growing up with...
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...