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
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. “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 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 The Prosthesis and Its Components - Choices, Choices and More Choices When to Help Your Child and When to Let Go A Message From the President & CEO Physical Activity Can Reduce Secondary Conditions in Youths With Limb Differences Building a Positive Body Image Prostheses for Children & Teens With Limb Differences - Issues and Expectations Questions to Ask Your Child's Doctor Resources ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins CCD in Calling for the Addition of Prosthetic Devices to the "Affordable Health Choices Act" ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins CCD in Calling for the Addition of Prosthetic Devices to the "Affordable Health Choices Act" ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Coalition in Calling for an End to the Two Year Waiting Period for Medicare Disability Recipients ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Coalition in Calling for an End to the Two Year Waiting Period for Medicare Disability Recipients ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Supports Inclusion of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009 in healthcare reform legislation ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Supports Inclusion of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009 in healthcare reform legislation Otto Bock HealthCare Supports Parity Campaign with $15,000 ADVOCACY NEWS: Healthcare Reform Legislation Must Protect First Month Purchase Option and Include DMEPOS in the Basic Benefit Package ADVOCACY NEWS: Healthcare Reform Legislation Must Protect First Month Purchase Option and Include DMEPOS in the Basic Benefit Package ADVOCACY NEWS: Healthcare Reform Legislation Must Protect the Needs of People with Limb Loss ADVOCACY NEWS: Healthcare Reform Legislation Must Protect the Needs of People with Limb Loss ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Calls on Activists to Hit the Phones to Ensure that Amputees' Needs are Not Overlooked in Healthcare Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Calls on Activists to Hit the Phones to Ensure that Amputees' Needs are Not Overlooked in Healthcare Reform 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 OPAF Launches McKeever’s First Ride 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. 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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 Amputee Coalition Youth Camp Shows Young Amputees That They Can Do Anything, Anywhere Donate now and help support this inspirational program 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 Double amputee loses legs, finds a cause 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 Winslow Therapeutic Riding to Host McKeever’s First Ride 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	Join ACA, AOPA and Hanger in Washington, DC on September 16^th to tell lawmakers that arms and legs are not a luxury!! Background: The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and Hanger Orthopedic have partnered to ensure that the Congressional efforts to reform our healthcare system will meet the needs of amputees. Status: The ACA strongly supports the insurance market reforms, including guaranteed issue and renewal of coverage in the individual and small group markets, the prohibition of pre-existing health condition exclusions, and the end of annual and lifetime insurance caps with a limit on out of pocket spending. We are committed to ensuring that the essential benefit categories included in the House and Senate bills include language providing coverage for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). SAVE THE DATE! The ACA, AOPA and Hanger are working together to bring together activists from CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, VT, IA, KS, NM, OR, WY, MT, CA, UT, OR, ND, and WV in Washington, DC on September 16^th. We will be holding meetings throughout the week. We are looking for folks to join us for a series of events and conversations. We need to show support for true healthcare reform that helps amputees reach their full potential! JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 16^th to push for true healthcare reform! Contact the ACA’s Advocacy Department today for more information or to RSVP for this event (msheets@amputee-coalition.org or 202/302-4373). Can’t make it to DC in September? We still need your help. Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202)224-3121 and ask for your senators' and/or representative's office. ü Sample Call Script: Please, include specific language around durable medical equipment such as prosthetic devices in the health care reform bill. Help amputees remain employed, independent and productive! Visit www.amputee-coalition.org/armsandlegsarenotaluxury/healthcare_reform.html to stay up to date on healthcare reform.
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