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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.
- “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
- Bidding Demonstration: Setting the Record Straight for Prosthetic Consumers
- Do's and Don'ts of A Legislative Visit
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Licensure vs. Certification: How It Can Affect You!
- 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.
- 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
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road - Assistance Sources for Children and Teens With Limb Differences
- Enrichment Beyond Words
- M-STAR Seeks Donations for Operation Compassion
The Michigan Society To Advance Rehabilitation, Inc. (M-STAR) is seeking used lower-limb components and funds to transport prostheses, equipment and a health team to Mexico in September.
- Memphis Limb Loss Support Group Reaches Out to Katrina Victims
With the evacuations now taking place along the Gulf Coast and Hurricane Katrina victims being sent throughout the country to Red Cross shelters, one ACA member support group decided to act locally.
- Fourroux O&P's role in relief effort for amputees affected by Hurricane Katrina
Due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, thousands of people have been forced to leave New Orleans and other affected areas.
- National Council on Disability on Hurricane Katrina Affected Areas
- Katrina PeopleFinder Project
The Katrina PeopleFinder Project, which is compiling records of missing persons from all available online sources, now has a searchable database of over 345,000 records.
- Hurricane Katrina - Vibrio Vulnificus Information
- University of Mississippi offers assistance
The Division of Orthotics and Prosthetics is a fully equipped component of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC).
- FCC's creates emergency information Web site
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created this Web site to provide crucial emergency information for consumers, communications industries, and state and local governments in the areas affected by the hu
- Secretary Leavitt Announces Advance of Health Center Funds to Hurry Services to Hurricane-Affected Areas
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the federal government will speed up the award of grants to establish 26 new health center sites in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
- AOPA and ABC Connect O&P Community to Katrina Victims
AOPA and ABC have created an O&P Communications Center (OPCC) to bring into contact O&P businesses, practitioners and other staff in need of assistance with those members of the O&P community who are offering some form of non-monetary help or support.
- Web resources on Hurricane Katrina Recovery
U.S. government's offical Web portal for Hurricane Katrina information.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Emergency Resource Registry Available for People with Disabilities
The National Emergency Resource Registry (NERR) is an on-line resource launched by the DHS to assist in the coordination efforts between individuals and organizations responding to the needs of people impacted by Hurricane Katrina with those who have reso
- CDC Director's Emergency Operations Center 9/14/ 05 Update
The CDC’s public health response to Hurricane Katrina continues with 216 public health professionals deployed to affected areas.
- DRFOP Hurricane Katrina Resources and Info for O&P
This page was created by the Digital Resource Foundation for the O&P Community (DRFOP) to provide information about relief efforts and other issues related to Hurricane Katrina that impact the orthotics and prosthetics profession.
- Katrina Disaster Releif Information for People with Disabilities
Maintained by Susan Fitzmaurice, ADA Coordinator for Dearborn, MI, http://www.katrinadisability.info/ is a multipurpose, nationally recognized clearinghouse for information helping people with disabilities cope with the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.
- All Children 18 and Under Displaced by Hurricane Katrina Will Receive Free Vaccinations
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced today that all children from birth to18 years old displaced by Hurricane Katrina are eligible to receive free vaccines through the federally-run Vaccines for Children program (VFC), regardless of whether they are stayi
- Christopher Reeve Foundation To Provide Grants for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
In response to the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Katrina, the Christopher Reeve Foundation (CRF) announced today that it has earmarked $100,000 of Quality of Life funds for grants to nonprofit agencies that provide direct emergency relief services for
- Hurricane Katrina “Help Is on the Line” Poster from U.S. HHS
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) created a PDF poster for agencies assisting Hurricane Katrina evacuees.
- Delaware Legislation Would Require Insurers to Cover Prosthetic Limbs
- Helen D. Cuyler Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board
Orlando, Florida resident Helen D. Cuyler, retired educator from the Orange County Public School system, has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors.
- Helen D. Cuyler Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board
Orlando, Florida resident Helen D. Cuyler, retired educator from the Orange County Public School system, has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors.
- Helen D. Cuyler Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board
Orlando, Florida resident Helen D. Cuyler, retired educator from the Orange County Public School system, has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors
- Mona Patel Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board of Directors
San Antonio resident and activist Mona Patel has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors at their recent meeting.
- Mona Patel Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board of Directors
San Antonio resident and activist Mona Patel has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors at their recent meeting.
- Mona Patel Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board of Directors
San Antonio resident and activist Mona Patel has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors at their recent meeting.
- Utah Activist Tami Stanley Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board
Orem, Utah resident Tami Stanley was recently elected to Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors.
- Utah Activist Tami Stanley Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board
Orem, Utah resident Tami Stanley was recently elected to Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors.
- Utah Activist Tami Stanley Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board
Orem, Utah resident Tami Stanley was recently elected to Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors.
- Visit the Exhibit Hall - 2010 National Conference
- Ohio Willow Wood Becomes Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Sponsor
The Amputee Coalition of America is proud to recognize the longstanding commitment and support of Ohio Willow Wood (OWW) as a Lodestone Sponsor of the Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for 2010.
- Ohio Willow Wood Becomes Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Sponsor
The Amputee Coalition of America is proud to recognize the longstanding commitment and support of Ohio Willow Wood (OWW) as a Lodestone Sponsor of the Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for 2010.
- The Sky’s the Limit for Airborne Amputees, Wounded Warriors and ACA Members
- The Sky’s the Limit for Airborne Amputees, Wounded Warriors and ACA Members
- Bill Could Help Fund Prosthetics
Dan Ignaszewski, of the nonprofit advocacy group Amputee Coalition of America, said most insurance policies cover only the first $2,500 of the cost for prosthetic devices because they are classified as "durable medical equipment," along with canes and whe
- Bill Could Help Fund Prosthetics
Dan Ignaszewski, of the nonprofit advocacy group Amputee Coalition of America, said most insurance policies cover only the first $2,500 of the cost for prosthetic devices because they are classified as "durable medical equipment," along with canes and whe
- Kendra Calhoun, President & CEO of Amputee Coalition of America, Appointed to Medicare Advisory Committee
Calhoun to serve as Patient Advocate.
- Kendra Calhoun, President & CEO of Amputee Coalition of America, Appointed to Medicare Advisory Committee
Calhoun to serve as Patient Advocate.
- Celebrating 10 Years of Success
- Celebrating 10 Years of Success
- TSA Staff Lack Training, Respect in Screening Amputees
In an ACA press release today, a survey of 7,300 amputees around the country revealed instances of "inconsistent, unfair, abusive and often embarrassing screenings."
- Fireworks Accidents Cause Amputations and Third-Degree Burns
The Amputee Coalition of America urges families to make sure their children are properly supervised and all instructions followed when using fireworks this Fourth of July.
- Fireworks Accidents Cause Amputations and Third-Degree Burns
The Amputee Coalition of America urges families to make sure their children are properly supervised and all instructions followed when using fireworks this Fourth of July.
- TSA Airport Security Screeners Disregard Procedures, Safety and Respect for Amputees, According to Amputee Coalition of America Survey
Survey Results Show Lack of Awareness for Disability Population
- TSA Airport Security Screeners Disregard Procedures, Safety and Respect for Amputees, According to Amputee Coalition of America Survey
Survey Results Show Lack of Awareness for Disability Population
- Knoxville-based amputee group questions TSA
The Knoxville-based Amputee Coalition of America says amputees are being mistreated at airport security checkpoints across the nation.
- Convening of Limb Loss Task Force Is a Step Toward Fulfilling the Amputee Coalition’s 2015 Five Year Plan
- ACA Calls for Improved Screening Procedures for TSA
- ACA Calls for Improved Screening Procedures for TSA
- Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Reaches Goal of 100 Campers
- Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Reaches Goal of 100 Campers
- Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Reaches Goal of 100 Campers
- Dumfries Teen's Determination Outweighs Loss of Limb
Daniel is one of 100 children from across the United States who will participate in the 11th annual Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp.
- Guest column: After 20 years, ADA still provides for equal access
The Amputee Coalition of America's President and CEO, Kendra Calhoun, shares her view of the 20th anniversary of the ADA. What an exciting day this is for all who have worked for equal access and opportunity for people of all abilities!
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If you or a loved one has been displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) would be happy to send your copy of inMotion magazine to the address of your choice. Please call the ACA toll-free at 888/AMP-KNOW (888/267-5669) or e-mail acainfo@amputee-coalition.org to update your mailing address.
Due to limited postal service to the Gulf Coast region, the November/December issue of inMotion will not be mailed to the ZIP codes listed below. Those ZIP codes with partial service by the United State Postal Service (USPS) are accepting first-class mail if the business is open or the residence is still standing. It is anticipated that regular mailing of inMotion will resume with the January/February issue.
For more information on mailing to areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, please see the USPS Web site at http://www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates.htm.
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