Maryland Hearing is Set for the House and Senate!

Maryland Hearing is Set for the House and Senate! A hearing is set a the Capitol for the Prosthetic Parity Act on Wednesday, February 13 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Show up and demenstrate support!
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 New York Campaign Committee Call The next meeting is on Monday, April 9th at 12 pm. Salem Raises a Toast to Parity, an Oregon Event The Oregon committee is hosting a briefing and fundraiser in Salem on February 8th. Connecticut Campaign Call The next campaign call is on April 19th at 8 am. Pennsylvania Day of Action Join activists for a Day of Action in Boiling Springs, PA on March 31st. Co-sponsored by the ACA and AST Indiana Prosthetic Parity Organizing Meeting An organizing meeting is being held on March 20th to help launch a campaign for prosthetic parity in IN. Texas Organizing Meeting Get involved in the TX campaign --- meeting on February 24th at 10 am. Missouri Campaign Committee Call A campaign just started in MO. The next campaign call is on March 29th. New York Rally for Prosthetic Parity! The NY campaign is holding a rally at the capitol on April 17th. Buses leaving from Hudson Valley region and New York City. Pennsylvania Rally for Prosthetic Parity! The PA campaign is holding a rally in Harrisburg on April 24th from 11-3 pm. Texas Rally for Insurance Services Parity! The Texas Coalition for Insurance Services Parity is holding a rally on March 20th. Texas' House Bill Hearing, March 26th The House Bill will be heard on March 26th in the late afternoon. New York Rally a Success! While the battle for parity is still difficult, the recent events will certainly help to keep the campaign moving. PA Rally Builds Momentum to Pass HB 317 The Pennsylvania rally really increased the momentum towards passing HB 317. PA: Statewide Call-in Week April 30th-May 4th Statewide Call-in Week April 30th-May 4th...help push for parity bill! Make a call today! NY: Statewide Call-in Week April 30th-May 4th Statewide Call-in Week April 30th-May 4th...to help pass SB 1672. Make a call today! Indiana Organizing Meeting IN's next organizing meeting is being held on July 17th. Georgia Prosthetic Parity Organizing Meeting in Atlanta Join the ACA on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss pushing for prosthetic coverage in the Georgia state legislature! Maryland Prosthetic Parity Organizing Meeting in Columbia, MD Join the ACA on Wednesday, June 6th at 7 p.m.in a meeting to discuss pushing for prosthetic coverage in the Maryland state legislature! Missouri Parity Organizing Meeting MO is holding an organizing meeting on September 6th. Virginia Organizing & Strategy Meeting Join ACA's advocacy director for a strategy meeting for the VA campaign on June 12th. TN Campaign Meeting An organizing meeting will be held on August 25th. North Carolina Campaign Committee Call September 17th @ 9 am EST Washington Campaign Committee Call September 21st @ 12pm Pacific North Carolina Community Meeting (in Durham) A community meeting will be held on Monday, September 24th from 6:30-8:30. Indiana Parity Organizing Meeting The next IN meeting is being held on September 18th. Baltimore Prosthetic Parity Meeting! The ACA will be attending the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore. We will providing information, resources and advocacy. The goal is inform Marylanders about the campaign for prosthetic parity. Alabama Policy Forum The Alabama Orthotist & Prosthetist Association is holding a policy forum on December 1st. Connecticut Organizing Call The next meeting is on December 12th. Maryland Organizing Call The next meeting is on February 18. North Carolina Organizing Call The next meeting is on January 15, 2008 Thank you to our volunteers for a great year! Thank you to our volunteers for a great year! Alaska Organizing Call Parity Rally in Hartford, CT this Thursday! An education and lobby day is being held on February 7th from 10am-3pm. VIRGINIA: Senate Bill Hearing The bill will be heard on Monday, January 28th. Maryland! Have Lunch with Legislators for FREE! Maryland! Have Lunch with Legislators for FREE! Maryland! Visit Your Legislator with ACA Staff We are looking for groups and individuals interested in meeting with your elected officials. Maryland! Visit Your Legislator with ACA Staff We are looking for groups and individuals interested in meeting with your elected officials. Prosthetic Parity Summit in Atlanta, GA The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is pleased to announce that the Georgia Society of Orthotists & Prosthetists (GSOP) will be hosting a Prosthetic Parity Summit at the Westin Atlanta Airport on Friday, February 22, 2008. CONNECTICUT: Attend a hearing for HB 5527. Connecticut's parity bill will be heard on February 26th. We need you to be there! CONNECTICUT: Organizing Call To prepare for the hearing on February 26th, we will hold a short call the day before. Parity Rally in Indianapolis This is the last chance to get the bill out of committee! ACA Advocacy Team Excited to see you in Atlanta! The Advocacy team will present several workshops as well as other opportunities to get updated and involved. BBQ and Washer Toss for Prosthetic Parity The Missouri Coalition for People with Limb Loss will be holding a summer barbeque on August 9th. North Carolina Parity Organizing Call (federal and state legislation) On Tuesday, August 12th we will hold an organizing call to discuss the next steps for the North Carolina parity campaign. Parity Presentation with Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC On August 5th, ACA staff person Sheila VanPay will present at the Ha Ha Support Group in Greensboro Kix Brooks Headlines Parity Benefit in Franklin, TN! 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	The Amputee Coalition of America is excited to announce a hearing has been scheduled for the Prosthetic Parity Act (House Bill 69 and Senate Bill 98)! The Prosthetic Parity Act requires private insurance companies to cover prosthetics at the same level of care as Medicare. This means that the restrictive caps and exemptions on repairs or certain technologies that currently exist in many policies would no longer be allowed. *Gather your family, friends, co-workers and show up at the Capitol to* *get behind this important legislation and demonstrate support!* When: Wednesday, February 13 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Where: The Capitol – House Office Building *Room Number 302* 6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Click here for directions. R.S.V.P: Please, respond to Jeremiah Perez jperez@amputee-coalition.org or 202/ 742-1885. We are organizing a bus to take folks from the Bethesda Metro (Red line) and back. If you are interested in a ride please let us know as soon as possible. To take action now, click here.
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