ACA In The News: ACA Board Member Speaks Out About Diabetes

ACA In The News: ACA Board Member Speaks Out About Diabetes
Home ACA Names New Editor and Senior Editor Knoxville, TN. -- Rick Bowers and Bill Dupes, employees in the Publications Department of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), have been promoted to editor and senior editor, respectively. Shark-Attack Survivor Accepts National “Free Spirit” Honor Bethany Hamilton, a shark-attack survivor who overcame the loss of her left arm to return to the sport of surfing, has been acclaimed as a 2004 Free Spirit honoree. ADVOCACY UPDATE: Massachusetts Parity Bill ADVOCACY UPDATE: Estimate of Number of Persons Living with Limb Loss in NY State “The Best Thing in the World” Raised in a small, supportive community, Jaymie Kraus didn’t learn about the adversities and opportunities of people with limb differences until she became an adult Colorado - Prosthetic and Orthotic Adult Benefit Summary Providing Medicaid coverage for prosthetics saves money for states Massachusetts Financial Impact Statement for Prosthetic Coverage Review and evaluation of proposed legislation to mandate coverage for certain prosthetic devices: H. 837 Colorado - Prosthetic and Orthotic Adult Benefit Full Report Providing Medicaid coverage for prosthetics saves money for states. NY Parity Bill introduced to NY Senate & Assembly If we are to get these bills passed in this and other states we have to make a bigger noise than other groups also looking for mandates! APPLL Update: State Parity - May/June 2005 inMotion Bidding Demonstration: Setting the Record Straight for Prosthetic Consumers Do's and Don'ts of A Legislative Visit Steps to Effective Advocacy How Can I Get Help From My Congressional Representatives? ADVOCACY NEWS: Licensure vs. Certification: How It Can Affect You! Computerized Limb Coverage: A Letter to Practitioners and Bibliography The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has joined together with manufacturers of myoelectric and computerized devices, and beneficiary representatives, to work on reversing certain imprudent medical policies regarding coverage of these de The Power of Peers This article looks at the importance of peers in providing guidance and emotional support when faced with an amputation. Peer Visitor Support of Recent U.S. Military Amputees This article takes a look at the peer visitation program in place at the Amputee Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Facing Amputation Surgery: The Value of Peer Contact This article talks about the value of peer support for amputees. Funding Raising for Your Support Group This fact sheet discusses support group member involvement in fundraising. Ideas for different types of fundraisers are included as well. Starting a Support Group: The Basics Starting a support group is a responsibility, a challenge, and a very meaningful experience. This fact sheet offers a listing of some basic steps needed to start a support group. Steps were compiled from successful support groups and organizations all ove Understanding ACA's Peer Network This fact sheet offers an explanation of ACA's national peer network. Details covered include the network's purpose and how it works, as well as the required training for peer visitors. Giving Back - Couples Who Peer Visit This article takes a brief look at couples that do peer visitation as part of the Amputee Coalition of America's National Peer Network. When Your Support Group Needs Support This article takes a brief look at resources for support groups. You Don't Have to Deal With Amputation Alone This article takes a brief look at the Amputee Coalition of America's National Peer Network. Peer Contact for Parents of Children with Congenital Amputation Karen Neimanas discusses the role of peer visitor when parents are confronted with the birth of a child with a congenital limb difference. Notes from the medical director: first and foremost, listen!: lessons learned from mentors and peer visitors Doug Smith, ACA Medical Director, discusses the important role that mentors can play in our lives and how a peer visitor can become a mentor. Communicator: Newsletter for amputee support group leaders This site contains links to both HTML and PDF versions of the Communicator newsletter published for amputee support group leaders. On-line communication resources for those with limb loss Resources for amputees or family members of amputees who would like to communicate with other amputees via Internet bulletin boards or e-mail lists. APPLL Executive Summary Learn about ACA's Action Plan for Persons with Limb Loss (APPLL) Advocating For Your Child ACA Announces New Publication for Parents The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce the release of Expectations: Parenting Children and Teens With Limb Differences. This 36-page resource guide addresses some of the issues parents face after giving birth to a baby with a limb dif Cancer Was The Easy Part ACA Names New Staff Writer ACA announces the appointment of Scott McNutt as staff writer. A Circle of Friends - The Power of Peer Support ACA in the News: Denny's Gives $15,000 to Amputee Coalition ACA Board Member Featured on Cover of Voice of the Diabetic Does Oscar Pistorius Have An Advantage Over Able-Bodied Athletes? ESPN’s E:60, Good Morning America and Nightline Investigate. Features to air on April 15th. Prosthetic Parity Legislation: View Video Report by REHAB MANAGEMENT Magazine LIMITED TIME - MEMBERSHIP OFFER - ACT NOW! Get 2 years of inMotion – that’s 14 issues! – for $40. But you must call or join online by August 29, 2008. LIMITED TIME - MEMBERSHIP OFFER - ACT NOW!* Get 2 years of inMotion – that’s 14 issues! – for $40. But you must call or join online by August 29, 2008. Amputee Coalition of America Announces Winners of 2008 Awards of Excellence* Amputee Coalition of America Announces Winners of 2008 Awards of Excellence Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn Headlines October 12 Franklin TN Benefit Concert for the Amputee Coalition of America and the Mending Limbs Organization Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn Headlines October 12 Franklin TN Benefit Concert for the Amputee Coalition of America and the Mending Limbs Organization Members of the Amputee Coalition of America are encouraged to renew before January rate increase This Holiday, Give a Magazine Gift Subscription and Support the Amputee Coalition of America Share Your Holiday Giving Spirit with the Amputee Coalition of America Amputee Coalition of America Military Amputee Peer Visitor Program: Renew or extend your Amputee Coalition of America membership now, before rates go up! Major O&P Organizations Reach Agreement on Minimum Standards for Providers and Suppliers of Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics Major O&P Organizations Reach Agreement on Minimum Standards for Providers and Suppliers of Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics Amputee Coalition of America Announces Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship Fund ACA Member Nominated for Department of Veterans Affairs Post Otto Bock HealthCare Commits $60,000 to the Amputee Coalition of America Regeneration of Cells – CBS Cutting Edge Amputee Coalition of America and Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund Announce First Clinics Partnership Amputee Coalition of America and Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund Announce First Clinics Partnership Amputee Coalition of America Decries Furor Over TV Host With Congenital Limb Absence Amputee Coalition of America Decries Furor Over TV Host With Congenital Limb Absence One-armed presenter is scaring children, parents tell BBC TV Host With One Arm Ignites Protests Parents Defend BBC TV Host Against Claims That She Frightens Children Message From the CEO Regarding Reorganization of the Amputee Coalition of America’s Volunteer Programs Ohio Willow Wood Commits $10,000 to Amputee Coalition of America to Become Bronze Sponsor Ohio Willow Wood Commits $10,000 to Amputee Coalition of America to Become Bronze Sponsor Hanger Orthopedic Group Commits $40,000 to Amputee Coalition of America Amputee Coalition of America Applauds CBS for It Portrayal of Amputee on CSI Warning: “Lawn Mowers and Legs Don’t Mix!” Amputee Coalition of America Urges Caution When Using Lawn Mowers This Summer Amputee Coalition of America Announces Creation of Upper Limb Loss Advisory Council Robert D. Doty, Jr., MD, to Serve as Chair With Fireworks This July 4, the ACA Warns “The Next Blast Could Be Your Last” With Fireworks This July 4, the ACA Warns “The Next Blast Could Be Your Last” Advocacy Update, 7/9/09 Advocacy Update, 7/9/09 ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Family Voices in Working to Support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Family Voices in Working to Support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Working to Ensure that Amputees are Not Left Behind in Health Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Working to Ensure that Amputees are Not Left Behind in Health Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Signs on in Support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Signs on in Support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate HELP Protects Access to Assistive Devices ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate HELP Protects Access to Assistive Devices ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA and Partners Applaud the Inclusiveness of the Affordable Health Choices Act ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA and Partners Applaud the Inclusiveness of the Affordable Health Choices Act Connecticut: Vote on Monday. Take action TODAY! ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Celebrates Progress in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Celebrates Progress in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Allies in Pushing for Patient Centered Approach to Comparative Effectiveness Research ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Allies in Pushing for Patient Centered Approach to Comparative Effectiveness Research ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress in the Efforts to Protect Assistive Devices in Healthcare Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress in the Efforts to Protect Assistive Devices in Healthcare Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress and Problems in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress and Problems in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities HEALTH CARE REFORM: Call your members today! HEALTHCARE REFORM: Take action during the August recess! ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Seeks Government Relations Specialist to Help Lead Policy Efforts ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Seeks Government Relations Specialist to Help Lead Policy Efforts ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Partners With AOPA and Hanger to Call for True Healthcare Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Partners With AOPA and Hanger to Call for True Healthcare Reform TAKE ACTION TODAY! Push for true healthcare reform! Members of Congress Receive Legislative Awards From National Amputee Organizations Ossur Commits $20,000 to Amputee Coalition of America’s Parity Campaign Ossur Commits $20,000 to Amputee Coalition of America’s Parity Campaign Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Announced Knoxville, TN, October 9, 2009 – The Amputee Coalition of America announced that it has named its youth camp in honor of the organization’s former president & CEO, Paddy Rossbach. Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Announced Knoxville, TN, October 9, 2009 – The Amputee Coalition of America announced that it has named its youth camp in honor of the organization’s former president & CEO, Paddy Rossbach. Get Ready for National Family Caregivers Month in November November 2009 celebrates National Family Caregivers Month, a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers – those individuals providing care to loved ones living with chronic illness, disability or the frailties of old age. Mending Limbs Organization to Hold Second Annual Benefit Concert Event to raise awareness of need for adequate prosthetic insurance coverage for amputees	ACA Board Member Speaks Out About Diabetes Charlie Steele, board member of the Amputee Coalition of America knows firsthand the devastating effects of diabetes. His amputation was the result of diabetes. "This is one nasty disease," Steele told ABCNEWS.com. "It's painless and silent." On Wednesday, December 19, 2007, ABC News reported on the increasing prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. and the rise in the number of diabetes-related amputations. The report states that 20.8 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. More than 60 percent of all amputations are the result of complications from diabetes. The article focuses on the importance of education in managing diabetes and preventing amputation. Steele went on to say that doctors and nutritionists should do a better job of persuading diabetics to maintain proper treatment. "They need to get in the face of diabetics and scare them straight," he said. To view the story in its entirety, visit ABC News: Amputation Epidemic.
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