We are excited to bring back our community's longest tenured youth camp to Camp Aranzazu in Rockport, Texas this July 15th-19th! Please join the Amputee Coalition as we welcome youth 10 to 17 years of age to apply to attend the Paddy Rossbach YEP Youth Camp....
Secure Your Spot for 2024 YEP Youth Camp
Register now! Deadline to apply is May 15 and quickly approaching. Secure your spot. Get all the details on camper eligibility and requirements. We're thrilled to offer an immersive camp experience tailored for youth ages 10 to 17 that will nurture their confidence...
Announcing Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp
Amputee Coalition’s Youth Engagement Program thrives on peer support, leadership, life skills, and independence. We are excited to announce our 2024 Youth Camp to be held in Rockport, Texas at Camp Aranzazu, July 15-19. The Amputee Coalition understands that there are...
Join Us for Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month Webinars!
April is an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and advocate during Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we're excited to announce a series of webinars that delve into important topics surrounding limb loss and limb difference....
Efforts to Pass So Every BODY Can Move Legislation in New Jersey
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...