Amputee Coalition of America Announces Creation of Upper Limb Loss Advisory Council

Amputee Coalition of America Announces Creation of Upper Limb Loss Advisory Council Robert D. Doty, Jr., MD, to Serve as Chair
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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	Knoxville, TN, June 9, 2009 — The Amputee Coalition of America today announced the creation of its Upper Limb Loss Advisory Council. The council’s purpose is to increase services, expand programs, and develop materials specifically for people with upper limb loss or limb difference. Robert D. Doty, Jr., MD, has been named the chair of the council, which also includes Kim Doolan; Randy Alley, BSc, CP, CFT, FAAOP; David Rotter, CPO; Sean McHugh; Ruth Morris, LMSW; Shawn Swanson, OTR/L; and Jim Haag. “Having these dedicated individuals helping us develop targeted programs and services for people living with upper limb loss or limb differences is truly a valuable addition to the Amputee Coalition of America,” said Kendra Calhoun, president and CEO of the Amputee Coalition. “I look forward to working with them to create a diversity of upper limb loss programs and new, exciting opportunities.” Individuals with upper limb loss currently make up approximately 25 percent of the limb loss community. “On behalf of the council, we are excited to be a prominent part of the Amputee Coalition of America and play a leadership role in upper limb loss program development,” said Dr. Doty. “I am honored to serve as the council’s first chair. We look forward to the work ahead.” The council begins its work this summer by conducting a review of current Amputee Coalition materials and making recommendations for additional areas of service. “I have complete confidence in the council and Dr. Doty’s leadership,” said Calhoun. “All the council members are enthusiastic and have exceptional credentials both professionally and as individuals committed to working with the limb loss community.” Dr. Doty has been active in educating and providing support for people with upper limb loss, in addition to advocating for prosthetic parity at the state and federal levels. Dr. Doty, a retired emergency room physician from Clarksville, Tennessee, lost his left arm as a result of trauma. About the Amputee Coalition of America The Amputee Coalition of America, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a national nonprofit organization that empowers people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences through education, support and advocacy. For more information about limb loss, please visit the Amputee Coalition Web site at www.amputee-coalition.org or call 888/267-5669. # # #
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