THRIVE Blog
ACL Expands DIAL to Include Self-Service Features
New website offers 24/7 search-by-zip code option to find local services and resources The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL)...
Ron Rosas Overcomes His Obstacles to Play Tennis Again
Although losing his limbs to sepsis, Ron Rosas was determined to find a way to play tennis again with the help of a surgeon. News 40’s Morgan Hoover...
Septic Shock Put Me in the Hospital for a Year: Vala Hallgrimson’s Story
By Vala Hallgrimson, Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor and Lead Advocate When it comes to sepsis, remember it’s about TIME! Temperature –...
Resources in Celebration of National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
Ladies, today is your day! Highlighting the importance of total health care, National Women's Health and Fitness Day is recognized the last...
NIH Designates People with Disabilities as a Population with Health Disparities
Designation, new research program and update to NIH mission are actions to ensure inclusion of people with disabilities. On Tuesday, September 26,...
Hit the Slopes this Winter with Move United’s Ski Spectacular
How would you feel about spending an entire week skiing fresh powder in the heart of the Rocky Mountains? Whether you are a competitive adaptive...
Register for Webinar Series, “The Rehab Act at 50 Years”
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is hosting a dynamic two-part webinar series, "The Rehab Act at 50 Years." This commemorative series...
Amputee Coalition Expresses Support for Designating People with Disabilities as a Health Disparity Population
As one of 26 national organizations which make up the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC), the Amputee Coalition signed on to...
Aging Gracefully: Healthy Aging Month
Did you know 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, which can cause disability, and loss of quality of life and...
New Jersey Model Represents Bilateral Amputees at NYFW
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist On Sept. 15, 2018, “something really powerful” happened in the life of Samir Dailey. He lost both legs...
Don’t Miss these Upcoming Webinars in October!
Finding a job or switching careers can be a challenge so we’d like to equip you with some resources to make the task a little easier! Our Workforce...
Sepsis Survivor Shares Lifesaving Advice
By Katy Grainger, Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor and Lead Advocate Five years ago, I was healthier than I had ever been, when I ended up...