
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 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. Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007 (HR 1809) The “Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007” (HR 1809), a bill to modify Medicare’s restriction on “in the home” mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters. TAKE ACTION TODAY to save important ACA programs! We need to override the president's veto of important educational programs, including the NLLIC! (ACA's information center) NEW JERSEY: Next Step is the U.S. Congress! We need your help to thank Rep. Rob Andrews for his work to support state parity. New Jersey: Next Step is the US Congress! ARKANSAS: Urge Rep. Ross to support the federal parity bill! We need Rep. Ross' support for the federal bill. Take action! ARIZONA: Urge Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Shadegg to support parity! We are looking to secure Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Shadegg as co-sponsors. Take action! CALIFORNIA: Help us launch the federal parity bill! We need the support of California lawmakers. Help us today! TEXAS: Federal push for parity! We are pursuing a number of Texas lawmakers to be original co-sponsors of the federal prosthetic parity bill. OKLAHOMA: Urge Coburn and Sullivan to support parity! We are pursuing Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Rep. John Sullivan (R-OK) to be co-sponsors of the federal prosthetic parity bill. NORTH CAROLINA: We need your help! We are pursuing Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to be co-sponsors of the prosthetic parity bill. OHIO: Urge Brown & Kucinich to support parity! We are pursuing Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) to be co-sponsors of the federal prosthetic parity bill. NEW MEXICO: Urge Rep. Wilson and Sen. Bingaman to support parity! We are pursuing Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) to be co-sponsors of the prosthetic parity bill. NEW HAMPSHIRE: Urge Sen. Reed to support parity! We are pursuing Senator Jack Reed (D-NH) as an original co-sponsor of the federal prosthetic parity bill. TAKE ACTION: Tell your member of Congress to support prosthetic parity! The Prosthetic Parity Act was just introduced into the 110th Congress of the United States of America as HR 5615!! Act now to help pass federal legislation to protect access to prosthetic care. MEMORIAL DAY: Take 5 minutes to make a difference over the Memorial Day holiday! On May 24th, members of Congress will head home for the Memorial Recess. CAMPAIGN BUILDING: Join our online communities! The ACA campaign is reaching out to activists through MySpace and Facebook. Medicare rates for orthotic and prosthetic coverage threatened! The Senate is currently considering SB 3101. There have been discussions about including fee cuts for prostheses. TAKE ACTION: Help us get YOUR representative on board for HR 5615! We need you to reach out to your representative and senators to urge them to support the federal prosthetic parity act (HR 5615). NORTH CAROLINA: Urge Sen. Dole to help introduce the federal parity bill in the US Senate! We need your help to make sure we get a version introduced this year into the Senate. Contact Senator Dole today! TAKE ACTION: Help override the President’s veto of the Medicare bill! We need your help TODAY on an important Medicare issue. Take action now! IL: Tell Rep. Biggert to support parity! (we did!) On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Biggert (R-IL). TN: Tell Rep. Davis to support parity! (we did!) On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Davis (R-TN). NC: Tell Rep. Foxx to support parity! (we did!) BREAKING NEWS: On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Foxx (R-NC). MI: Tell Rep. Hoekstra & Rep. Walberg to support parity! (we did!) On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Hoekstra (R-MI) & Rep. Walberg (R-MI). FL: Tell Rep. Keller to support parity! (we did!) BREAKING NEWS: On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Keller (R-FL). MN: Tell Rep. Kline to support parity! (we did!) BREAKING NEWS: On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Kline (R-MN). NY: Tell Rep. Kuhl to support parity! (we did!) On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Kuhl (R-NY). WA: Tell Rep. McMorris Rodgers to support parity! (we did!) On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). GA: Tell Rep. Price to support parity! (we did!) BREAKING NEWS: On July 22nd, ACA staff and board members met with health care aides from the offices of members of the House Committee for Education and Labor including Rep. Price (R-GA). CO: We need your help NOW to get the federal bill introduced in the Senate Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) is seriously considering becoming a co-sponsor of the senate version of the prosthetic parity bill. We need your help to make sure we get a version introduced into the Senate THIS YEAR. This will make it much easier to advance IL: We need your help NOW to get the federal bill introduced in the Senate this year! Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) is seriously considering becoming co-sponsors of the senate version of the prosthetic parity bill. We need your help to make sure we get a version introduced into the Senate THIS YEAR. This will make it much easier to advan TN: We need your help NOW to get the federal bill introduced in the Senate this year! Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) is seriously considering becoming a co-sponsor of the senate version of the prosthetic parity bill. Thanks to our July meeting in DC and the help of our activists in Tennessee, Rep. David Davis (R-TN) has recently signed on NC: We need your help NOW to get the federal bill introduced in the Senate this year! Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) is seriously considering becoming the lead sponsor of the senate version of the prosthetic parity bill. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) is also considering becoming a co-sponsor of this bill. We need your help to make sure we ge IA: We need your help NOW to get the federal bill introduced in the Senate this year! Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) is seriously considering being the lead sponsor of the senate version of the prosthetic parity bill. We need your help to make sure we get a version introduced into the Senate THIS YEAR. This will make it much easier to advance ME: We need your help TODAY to get the federal bill introduced in the Senate this year! Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) are seriously considering becoming co-sponsors of the senate version of the prosthetic parity bill. We need your help to make sure we get a version introduced into the Senate THIS YEAR. ADA Amendments Act: Working to end discrimination against people with disabilities! The Senate recently voted on a bill to protect the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Just a few days left in the Senate parity fight! A historic bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on September 18th. Take action today! TAKE ACTION: Just a few days left in the Senate push for parity! The Senate adjourns on Sept 26th. Let's go out with a bang! Help us get your senators on board TODAY! TAKE ACTION today to support the federal parity bill! WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GET THE FEDERAL PARITY BILL RE-INTRODUCED AND KEEP IT MOVING!!! FEDERAL PARITY: Take action locally! HEALTHCARE REFORM: Send an e-mail to your members of Congress TODAY! 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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