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Iowa Fights for Prosthetic Coverage! The Iowa bill was just re-introduced. Take action today!
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. New Jersey’s Bill for Prosthetic Coverage: A 1011 Overview: The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee passed the bill out of committee on Monday, June 12. We are looking at a possible floor vote in the fall. CALL TO ACTION - Connecticut's Letter to the Editor Drive! The opinion page is a great tool for educating and lobbying. Look over these materials and consider sending a letter to your local papers! This will help us spread the word and show legislators that people in Connecticut care about prosthetic coverage!! Campaign for Prosthetic Coverage Kicking off in North Carolina! The ACA is working with local activists to start a campaign for prosthetic coverage in North Carolina! We need your help! Support Ohio's prosthetic parity campaign! Ohio is about to introduce a bill. Join the campaign! Washington working to launch a bill! The committee is working hard to get a bill introduced. You can help! The New York campaign needs your help! The Assembly and Senate bill are awaiting a hearing. Urge the committees to support these important bills! Texas rallies for support! TX just held a rally. Now, they need your help lobbying the Senate committee. SB 931 up for a vote in November! (VA parity bill) Help lobby the Commission to support VA's parity bill! Support HB 317 -- PA's parity bill! HB 317 was referred to the Insurance committee. Urge them to support this important bill! Take Action to Keep Iowa Bills Alive!! Both Iowa bills are being reviewed by a sub-committees. Take action today! OR's HB 2517 moving through the Senate! OR's bill was passed out of the House. Take action today to support the Senate bill! Support SB 54, Texas' parity bill! The Senate bill was just assigned to a subcommittee. Take action today! TX introduces new protections! The TX legislature has introduced a bill aimed at upholding the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Support the national prosthetic parity campaign! We need your help! Support Oklahoma's HB 1488, a bill creating a tax credit for the purchase of prosthetic devices! HB 1488 creates an income tax credit for purchase of certain prosthetic devices. TN's prosthetic parity bills to be heard in committee! Both bills will be heard in May. Take action! Push for a public hearing in New York! Without a hearing, the bills will die. Take action today! Support New Jersey's parity bills! NJ's Assembly bill is headed to the floor. Take action to make sure it passes! Join Missouri's fight for comprehensive coverage! Currently, a restrictive coverage bill is being advanced in MO. Help push for comprehensive prosthetic coverage! Don't let Texas' house bill die! Take action to ensure it that the bill passes before the session adjourns on Tuesday, May 19th!!! Oppose dangerous amendment to Iowa's house bill! An amendment has been added that would delay the parity bill for a year. Take action to oppose a delay! Act today to pass Iowa's parity bill!! The Senate bill has passed. Take action to pass the House bill! PA: Make a call to keep HB 317 moving! We are holding a Statewide Call-in Week April 30th-May 4th. NY: Keep up the calls to support Senate Bill 1672! We need to continue to push for a public hearing for SB 1672! Make a call today. New Jersey's Senate bill scheduled for a hearing! The Commerce committee will hear Senate Bill 502 on May 14th. Take action! PA Committee will vote in June. Contact them today! A committee vote is scheduled for June. Take action today! Keep NY's parity bill moving! Contact Gov. Spitzer! Contact Gov. Spitzer to support parity! Keep the NY bill alive! Survey on Insurance Access Please, take a moment to fill out the ACA survey on insurance coverage. Virginia Letter to the Editor Project Take action to support Viginia's prosthetic parity bill SB 931! Help support the PA parity bill! Help convince the council to support the bill. Last chance to pass parity in New Jersey!!! Only one chance left for legislators to vote on Jan 7th or the bill dies. Take action today! INDIANA: Senate bill headed to the floor! S.269 was passed out of committee. Help keep the bill moving. VERMONT: Take action today! S.280 will come up for a vote on January 16th. Help pass this important bill. MARYLAND: Help build support for House Bill 69 & Senate Bill 98! Make sure that the Health and Government Operations and the Senate Finance committee supports this important bill. VIRGINIA: Support SB 645! SB 645 is being heard on January 24th. Help keep this bill moving! NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Help us pass parity into law! We need northern Virginians to take action. NEBRASKA: Hearing coming up. We need your help! LB969, the parity bill is being heard on February 11th. Take action today! IOWA: Help pass the House parity bill! We must ensure that the bill comes up for a vote this year! Take action 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!	SSB 1076, a bill for prosthetic coverage was introduced into the Senate Commerce committee by Chairperson Warnstadt. It is now being reviewed by a subcommittee of three senators --- Rielly, Olive and Ward. The ACA is partnering with Policy Works, the new lobbying firm working to support the Iowa bill. But we need your help! How can I help? Send a letter or make a call to the Commerce committee today to urge them to support this important bill. Sample Letter Contact information for the committee: Senator Rielly, Senator Olive and Senator Ward. The "10 in 10" campaign is an exciting new organizing initiative. Get involved today! What is “10 in 10”? We are asking every activist in IA to print a copy of the petition in support of prosthetic coverage and get 9 people to sign on in support and fax it back to the ACA. We are working to get this done in 10 days. You + 9 people = 10 more activists (in 10 days) That is “10 in 10”! What will happen with the petitions? We will make copies of the petitions to take to give to legislators to demonstrate support for the bill. We will also stay in touch with people who sign on in support in order to keep them updated on the status of the bill. Join the “10 in 10” campaign today! 1) Print out the petition. 2) Sign the petition (make sure to include your e-mail). 3) Get 9 friends, colleagues, neighbors and/or family members to sign the petition. 4) Send it back to the ACA (Mail it to Amputee Coalition of America, P.O. Box 73725, Washington, D.C. 20056 or fax it to 866/599-8994). Please, get your petitions back to the ACA as soon as possible! *For more information, contact us at APPLL@amputee-coalition.org.*
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