
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 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” Purdue Pharma L.P. Donates $5,000 to Amputee Coalition of America OPAF Launches McKeever’s First Ride Amputee Coalition Youth Camp Shows Young Amputees That They Can Do Anything, Anywhere Donate now and help support this inspirational program Winslow Therapeutic Riding to Host McKeever’s First Ride 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. test Amputee Coalition of America Now Accepting Applications for the Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is now accepting applications for the second annual Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship until March 15, 2010 Amputee Coalition of America Now Accepting Applications for the Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is now accepting applications for the second annual Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship until March 15, 2010. The Amputee Coalition of America Reaches Out to Amputee Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake The Amputee Coalition of America Reaches Out to Amputee Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake The Amputee Coalition of America’s List of Priorities for Helping Haitian Amputees The Amputee Coalition of America’s List of Priorities for Helping Haitian Amputees How You Can Help How You Can Help Medical Resources Medical Resources Haiti Relief Action Center Contacts Haiti Relief Action Center Contacts Haiti Relief News and Media Haiti Relief News and Media Hanger Orthopedic Group to Donate $250,000 in Funding and Orthopedic Devices to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Hanger Orthopedic Group to Donate $250,000 in Funding and Orthopedic Devices to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Prosthetics Outreach Foundation Haiti Fund Aids Quake Victims Prosthetics Outreach Foundation Haiti Fund Aids Quake Victims Physicians for Peace and Old Dominion University to Sponsor Collection Drive for Haiti’s Injured and Disabled Physicians for Peace and Old Dominion University to Sponsor Collection Drive for Haiti’s Injured and Disabled Amputee Coalition Board Member Pat Chelf Interviewed by MSNBC “From initial fittings and supply of prosthetics to ongoing adjustments, repairs and replacements, the demand for artificial limbs will be intense, expensive – and long-lasting, said Chelf.” Amputee Coalition Board Member Pat Chelf Interviewed by MSNBC “From initial fittings and supply of prosthetics to ongoing adjustments, repairs and replacements, the demand for artificial limbs will be intense, expensive – and long-lasting, said Chelf.” Haiti Relief Action Fund Hanger Announces Nationwide Limb Drive to Benefit Haiti Earthquake Survivors Hanger Announces Nationwide Limb Drive to Benefit Haiti Earthquake Survivors Help For Haitian Amputees Help For Haitian Amputees NH High-Tech, Prosthetics Companies Help Haitians NH High-Tech, Prosthetics Companies Help Haitians Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. Introduces National Limb Loss Awareness Month Resolution Representative John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) has introduced a resolution to designate April as National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. Introduces National Limb Loss Awareness Month Resolution Representative John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) has introduced a resolution to designate April as National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. Introduces National Limb Loss Awareness Month Resolution Representative John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) has introduced a resolution to designate April as National Limb Loss Awareness Month. ACA and MSNBC.com Work Together to Connect Amputees in U.S. and Haiti ACA and MSNBC.com Work Together to Connect Amputees in U.S. and Haiti
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