Although the first introduction of New Jersey’s So Every BODY Can Move bill (S-1439 / A-3856) fell short in the last legislative session, it was reintroduced in January 2024. The bill passed the Senate on January 8 but did not get out of committee in the Assembly....
Youth Engagement Program (YEP): The Priceless Value of Our Youth
Message from the President and CEO Cass Isidro 2024 has already been one of many successes for the limb loss and limb difference community to use for momentum in continuing to build our collective voice in creating a better tomorrow ensuring dignity and equality. ...
Adjustable Prosthetic Socket for Children and Adolescents to Accommodate Growth
Did you know that children and parents of children with limb loss and limb difference spend an average of 42.7 hours each year on prosthetic appointments, physical therapy, and associated travel?1 Since children are continually growing, they often require new...
Announcing the 2024 Paddy Rossbach YEP Youth Camp
The Amputee Coalition is happy to announce that the 2024 Paddy Rossbach YEP Youth Camp will be hosted at Camp Aranzazu located in Rockport, Texas. The Coalition is pleased to engage our youth in a traditional camp setting focused on their pro-social peer-to-peer...
AC News Flash Featuring Dr. Linda Resnik
In this episode of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro discusses the new prevalence study, which revealed over 5.6++ million people live with limb loss or limb difference in the US. Cass also discusses updates on the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) and the 2024 National...
AC News Flash Featuring Divine Favour Akinbobola!
In this episode of the AC News Flash, we spotlight the remarkable Divine Favour Akinbobola! Divine graces us with her presence as a Youth Engagement Program (YEP) ambassador and guest contributor for inMotion Magazine. She shares her experiences as a first-year...
Employment Council Meeting: Participation Within Amputee Coalition’s Programming
February’s Employment Council meeting focused on engaging member participation in upcoming Workforce Development Program opportunities with the Amputee Coalition. The current employment council, formed earlier this year, is made up of employers, organizations, and...
Amputee Coalition’s New Employment Council Kicks off in 2024
Starting off the new year strong, the Amputee Coalition’s Workforce Development Program has launched a forum for organizations and colleges/universities aligned with our community with the newly formed Workforce Development Employment Council. The mission of the...
Workforce Development Program Engages in Public Health Efforts at the APHA Conference
By Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager The Amputee Coalition’s Workforce Development Program had the opportunity to attend the 2023 American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference this November in Atlanta, GA! The APHA Conference is the largest public...
2023 Skoski Scholarship Recipients Announced
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...