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- 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
- August 13, 2005 - bio-fit Dallas
bio-fit Family Workshop (in conjunction with the 2005 ACA Conference)
- August 13, 2005 - bio-fit Dallas
bio-fit Family Workshop (in conjunction with the 2005 ACA Conference)
- August 13, 2005 - bio-fit Dallas
bio-fit Family Workshop (in conjunction with the 2005 ACA Conference)
- October 8, 2005 - bio-fit Seattle
bio-fit Seattle October 8, 2005
- October 8, 2005 - bio-fit Seattle
bio-fit Seattle October 8, 2005
- October 8, 2005 - bio-fit Seattle
bio-fit Seattle October 8, 2005
- World of Possibilities Expo
The World of Possibilities Expo, a free consumer exposition, will be held November 4-5, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (both days) at the Landmark Mall in Alexandria, Virginia.
- Chicago Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic
Physically challenged kids up to 18 years of age are invited to attend the Accenture Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation on Friday, August 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Foster Avenue Beach in Chicago,
- Chicago Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic
Physically challenged kids up to 18 years of age are invited to attend the Accenture Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation on Friday, August 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Foster Avenue Beach in Chicago,
- Disabled Sports USA to Hold Hartford Ski Spectacular
Make plans now to join Disabled Sports USA for their signature winter event, The Hartford Ski Spectacular, on December 4-11, 2005, in Breckenridge, Colorado.
- Disabled Sports USA to Hold Hartford Ski Spectacular
Make plans now to join Disabled Sports USA for their signature winter event, The Hartford Ski Spectacular, on December 4-11, 2005, in Breckenridge, Colorado.
- OPAF Announces Next Two First Volley Clinics
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to announce that they have scheduled two more First Volley clinics.
- OPAF Announces Next Two First Volley Clinics
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to announce that they have scheduled two more First Volley clinics.
- The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. to Hold First Volley
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to announce that they have scheduled another First Volley clinic on Saturday, March 25, 2006 starting at 5 p.m.
- Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic
Hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), the Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, San Diego, CA.
- Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic
Hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), the Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, San Diego, CA.
- Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K to Benefit CAF
The 6th Annual Open Air MRI Centers Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K will be held Sunday, November 13 at 7 a.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Park in San Diego, CA to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).
- Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K to Benefit CAF
The 6th Annual Open Air MRI Centers Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K will be held Sunday, November 13 at 7 a.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Park in San Diego, CA to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).
- Junior Orange Bowl Sports Ability Games
The Junior Orange Bowl Sports Ability Games, a developmental meet for physically disabled athletes, is looking for contestants in sailing, swimming, goal ball and track and field competition.
- Register now for the O&P Extremity Games
Registration is now open for the O&P Extremity Games by College Park Industries, which will take place July 28-29, 2006 at the Orlando, Florida Watersports Complex.
- Register now for the O&P Extremity Games
Registration is now open for the O&P Extremity Games by College Park Industries, which will take place July 28-29, 2006 at the Orlando, Florida Watersports Complex.
- Endeavor Games Scheduled for June 8-11 in Oklahoma
Athletes with physicaly disabilities will have the opportunity to compete in the 7th Annual Endeavor Games in Edmond, Oklahoma, June 8-11.
- Camp Discovery to Hold Sessions From June to August
Camp Discovery will offer seven one-week sessions in Gainesboro, Tennessee, between June 4 and August 4.
- Swim Across the Sound
More than 160 swimmers, both solo swimmers and relay teams, will take on the challenge of the 15-mile marathon swim across Long Island Sound on August 13, 2006 to benefit Across the Sound, the St. Vincent’s Medical Center cancer charity in Bridgeport, Con
- Swim Across the Sound
More than 160 swimmers, both solo swimmers and relay teams, will take on the challenge of the 15-mile marathon swim across Long Island Sound on August 13, 2006 to benefit Across the Sound, the St. Vincent’s Medical Center cancer charity in Bridgeport, Con
- CAF Accepting Registrations for Triathlon Challenge
Registration is now open for the 13th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).
- CAF Accepting Registrations for Triathlon Challenge
Registration is now open for the 13th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).
- “My Life As A Child” Recruiting Participants
The Learning Channel (TLC) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) are looking for children of all backgrounds and personalities from across the U.S. to take part in an extraordinary new television program, “My Life As A Child.”
- “My Life As A Child” Recruiting Participants
The Learning Channel (TLC) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) are looking for children of all backgrounds and personalities from across the U.S. to take part in an extraordinary new television program, “My Life As A Child.”
- O&P Extremity Games 2006
You are invited to compete in the O&P Extremity Games™ by College Park on July 28-29 at the Orlando Watersports Complex in Florida. This first-of-its-kind amateur extreme sporting competition is open exclusively to athletes with limb loss or limb differe
- O&P Extremity Games 2006
You are invited to compete in the O&P Extremity Games™ by College Park on July 28-29 at the Orlando Watersports Complex in Florida. This first-of-its-kind amateur extreme sporting competition is open exclusively to athletes with limb loss or limb differe
- Achilles' Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk Comes to Minneapolis
Achilles' Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk comes to Minneapolis in partnership with ACA Annual Educational Conference
- Achilles' Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk Comes to Minneapolis
Achilles' Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk comes to Minneapolis in partnership with ACA Annual Educational Conference
- OPAF Set to Host Two “First” Clinic
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is pleased to announce they are hosting two “First” clinics in the Chicagoland area this month.
- OPAF Set to Host Two “First” Clinic
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is pleased to announce they are hosting two “First” clinics in the Chicagoland area this month.
- OPAF Introduces First Swim™ Clinic
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to offer its First Swim Clinic on Saturday, June 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Highland Swim Club – 433A Eighth Avenue, Galloway, New Jersey 08201.
- OPAF Introduces First Swim™ Clinic
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to offer its First Swim Clinic on Saturday, June 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Highland Swim Club – 433A Eighth Avenue, Galloway, New Jersey 08201.
- Cross-Country Amputee Cyclists Rack Up the Miles
Beautiful views are everywhere in the western U.S., and the three Amputees Across America (AAA) riders have enjoyed them every day as they’ve journeyed from Tustin, California, to Canon City, Colorado.
- Cross-Country Amputee Cyclists Rack Up the Miles
Beautiful views are everywhere in the western U.S., and the three Amputees Across America (AAA) riders have enjoyed them every day as they’ve journeyed from Tustin, California, to Canon City, Colorado.
- Vote for ACA Board Member to Win the 2006 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete With a Disability!
Visit ESPN’s Web page at http://espn.go.com/espy2006/index.html to vote for the best female and male athletes with a disability.
- Vote for ACA Board Member to Win the 2006 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete With a Disability!
Visit ESPN’s Web page at http://espn.go.com/espy2006/index.html to vote for the best female and male athletes with a disability.
- Transcontinental Amputee Cyclists Cross the Rocky Mountains Into Heartland
After traveling nonstop since the June 5 start of the Amputees Across America (AAA) journey, the AAA riders (Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and AAA founder Joe Sapere) enjoyed several days of rest and relaxation in Canon City, Colorado.
- Transcontinental Amputee Cyclists Cross the Rocky Mountains Into Heartland
After traveling nonstop since the June 5 start of the Amputees Across America (AAA) journey, the AAA riders (Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and AAA founder Joe Sapere) enjoyed several days of rest and relaxation in Canon City, Colorado.
- In the Sky or on the Road, Amputees Across America Are There
The 2006 Amputees Across America (AAA) bike team makes a point to get around during their trip.
- In the Sky or on the Road, Amputees Across America Are There
The 2006 Amputees Across America (AAA) bike team makes a point to get around during their trip.
- Learn to Play Sled Hockey!
Come learn to play sled hockey with the Lakeshore Foundation, the Tennessee Sled Hockey Association and the Southern Amateur Hick Association Disabled Hockey Committee on Sunday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Ice Rink, 500 Amphitheater R
- Learn to Play Sled Hockey!
Come learn to play sled hockey with the Lakeshore Foundation, the Tennessee Sled Hockey Association and the Southern Amateur Hick Association Disabled Hockey Committee on Sunday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Ice Rink, 500 Amphitheater R
- Lakeshore Foundation Amputee Sports Festival
Join amputees and the staff of Lakeshore Foundation on Saturday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4000 Ridgeway Drive in Birmingham, Alabama
- Lakeshore Foundation Amputee Sports Festival
Join amputees and the staff of Lakeshore Foundation on Saturday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4000 Ridgeway Drive in Birmingham, Alabama
- Amputee Cyclists Reach Journey’s End
The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders, Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and Joe Sapere, are now enjoying time off a bicycle and relaxing in air-conditioned comfort.
- Amputee Cyclists Reach Journey’s End
The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders, Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and Joe Sapere, are now enjoying time off a bicycle and relaxing in air-conditioned comfort.
- College Scholarship Available for Amputees
U.S. residents under the age of 35 who are current or former cancer patients OR an amputee are urged to apply for the Cancer for College scholarship.
- College Scholarship Available for Amputees
U.S. residents under the age of 35 who are current or former cancer patients OR an amputee are urged to apply for the Cancer for College scholarship.
- Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Government Work
The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is offering competitive scholarship awards to undergraduate students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government dur
- Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Government Work
The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is offering competitive scholarship awards to undergraduate students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government dur
- Upcoming Deadline for Artwork Submission
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is sponsoring a juried art exhibition, eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art.
- Upcoming Deadline for Artwork Submission
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is sponsoring a juried art exhibition, eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art.
- ACA Announces New Youth Activities Program Coordinator
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce Derrick Stowell as the new Youth Activities Program (YAP) Coordinator, where he is responsible for the coordination of ACA’s four-day annual residential youth camp for over 60 children with limb
- ACA Announces New Youth Activities Program Coordinator
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce Derrick Stowell as the new Youth Activities Program (YAP) Coordinator, where he is responsible for the coordination of ACA’s four-day annual residential youth camp for over 60 children with limb
- Recruiting for youth study extended! We need you!
"I Can Do It, You Can Do It" is a new mentoring program focused on nutrition and physical activity. The ACA is partnering with the Center for Development and Disability, and the American Association of Health and Disability to evaluate the effectiveness o
- ACA Youth Camp Applications Coming Soon!
Keep checking back for more information about the 2007 ACA Youth Camp!
- Baen Books Free to Readers With Disabilities
Baen Books (www.baen.com), a publisher of science fiction, will provide its books to fans who are amputees, blind, paralyzed or dyslexic in electronic form free of charge, effective immediately.
- Baen Books Free to Readers With Disabilities
Baen Books (www.baen.com), a publisher of science fiction, will provide its books to fans who are amputees, blind, paralyzed or dyslexic in electronic form free of charge, effective immediately.
- Oklahoma State University Announces Revised Orthotic-Prosthetic Program
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee has redesigned its Associate of Applied Science program into a multi-skill set, technically based program that offers comprehensive education and technical training while adding the components of pedorthic and orthotic f
- Oklahoma State University Announces Revised Orthotic-Prosthetic Program
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee has redesigned its Associate of Applied Science program into a multi-skill set, technically based program that offers comprehensive education and technical training while adding the components of pedorthic and orthotic f
- Organization Provides Hand Cycles to Children with Disabilities
Since 2000, Athletes Helping Athletes has provided hand cycles to children with disabilities. See how you can apply for your own hand cycle.
- Deadline for camp applications coming up fast!
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for camp applications is coming up fast. There are still many open spots, but every year we have a waiting list—so don’t wait!
- Dance auditions held in Atlanta.
If you like to dance and live in the Atlanta area, take a look at this opportunity!
- Be a part of the 2007 National Paralympic Academy!
U.S. PARALYMPICS: Applications Now Available for 2007 National Paralympic Academy
Deadline for receiving applications is April 13
- Ability Trek 2007 comes to your neighborhood!
Endurance cyclist and amputee Daniel Sheret Plans to ride around the world to raise funds and awareness for Clear Path International's work with landmine and bomb survivors.
- Looking for a summer camp?
The ACA Youth camp is now full. Contact us to be added to our waiting list and to learn about other camp opportunities.
- OPAF First Volley Clinics Announced
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund offers free tennis clinics for amputees of all ages.
- 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. 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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The 2006 Amputees Across America (AAA) riders are “California dreamin’” as they begin their cross-country bike ride. Over the next two months, the three amputee cyclists will journey from Tustin, California, to Vero Beach, Florida. The trio will visit over 20 rehabilitation facilities and hospitals and complete several skydives along the way.
This year’s riders are Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and AAA founder and veteran rider Joe Sapere. Gary, 52, is a transfemoral amputee due to a 2003 motorcycle accident. He is eager to share with others how a trauma leading to amputation can be overcome. Amber, 29, is a transtibial amputee via the Ertl surgical technique. She hopes to share her personal message that amputees are “differently abled, not disabled”. Joe, 65, became a transtibial amputee due to a skydiving accident in 2000. His goal for AAA is to demonstrate to other amputees that life gets better despite amputation.
You can follow AAA by checking out their travel schedule and reading their daily online journal at www.amputeesacrossamerica.com.
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| Amber (AJ) Johnson is an elementary school teacher from Macon, Georgia. She is an avid runner, cyclist and softball player. |
This summer, Gary will be trading in his motorcycle for a bicycle. He is excited about helping other amputees realize that they don’t have to sit on the sidelines just because of their limb loss. |
In its fifth year, the annual cross-country event is still an exciting ride for Joe. Joe has made the ride each year and the opportunity to encourage other amputees has always been at the heart of each trip. | |