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AC News Flash Featuring Danielle Melton, MD
This episode of the AC News Flash features Cass Isidro and Dr. Danielle Melton. Dr. Melton, is a new Amputee Coalition board member and director of...
Randy Bash
UPPER LIMB LOSS. Our son Randal lost his right arm in a motorcycle accident in December 2023. He was a truck driver. Randy also played many...
Commemorating World Health Day 2024
Since 1948, every year on April 7th, people worldwide come together to celebrate World Health Day. This occasion, spearheaded by the World Health...
Young Advocate Pushes for So Every BODY Can Move Legislation in Minnesota
10-year-old Logan Pieper is very active, participating in a variety of sports including sled hockey in his Minnesota hometown. Fortunately, his limb...
Researchers from the University of Michigan Are Recruiting Participants with Above-Knee Limb Loss to Trial Powered-Knees
Do you use an above-knee prosthesis? Do you wish you had the opportunity to change a few things about it? Here is your chance to help researchers...
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...
Take Advantage of Discounted Registration for #ACNC24
You're invited to the premier event for the limb loss and limb difference community! Themed Celebrating Connection, the 2024 National...
Mary Terry
SEEING ME. Hi. My name is Mary. Being an Amputee means more to me now than in the past. I say that because I am a left trans-radial congenital...
Christopher Graziotto
GOD TOOK MY LEG TO GIVE ME A LIFE. Hi. I'm a soon-to-be amputee of 3 years. I would have never believed that losing my left leg below the knee would...
Kiyahki Bivins
SEPSIS SURVIVOR. Kiyahki Bivins is a mother of three who has had to fight for her life. She said she spent three months in Piedmont Hospital after...
Amanda Lopez
AMNIOTIC BAND SYNDROME. Hello. My name is Amanda Lopez. I am 33 and from Orlando, FL. I currently reside in Pasadena, TX. I was born with amniotic...
Join Us in Celebrating Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month!
The Amputee Coalition is excited to announce the start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness,...