Mourning Sonny Ackerman

Mourning Sonny Ackerman Oliver Perry “Sonny” Ackerman, Jr., founder of the Adaptive Golf Foundation, passed away on January 20, 2006 at the age of 73.
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 Three Quarters Down, One to Go In spite of the summer heat and humidity, Amputees Across America (AAA) riders have completed three-quarters of the 2005 transcontinental journey. Over the past two weeks, the riders have made 10 visitations as they traveled through Missouri, Indiana, Ken ACA Board Member and CEO/President to Share Mentor Relationship on Nightline Tonight Sarah Reinertsen, a member of ACA’s Board of Directors and Paddy Rossbach, ACA’s CEO/President, will be featured on Nightline tonight, July 20, 2005, at 11:35 p.m. EST on ABC. OPAF Launches First Volley Tennis Clinic The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) is launching their newest program, First Volley Tennis Clinic, on Sunday, August 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bucks County Racquet Club in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. PRS Seeks Volunteers to Help Evaluate C-Leg Alignment Prosthetics Research Study (PRS) is conducting an evaluation of Otto Bock C-Leg alignment at the 2005 ACA Annual Educational Conference & Eposition. Amputee Riders Cross Pennsylvania The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders enter Pennsylvania July 16 and spend the next couple weeks riding across the state and making eight visitations to various rehabilitation centers and hospitals in the greater Pittsburgh area, Altoona and Pleasant G Transcontinental Amputee Cyclists in Final Stretch The 2005 Amputees Across America (AAA) ride is in the final stretch. Cyclists Bill Vanover, Jim DeLong and Joe Sapere will complete their ride when they arrive in Boston August 10. Maine Disability Expo Stepping Back into Life, Inc. and the St. Martha Knights of Columbus Council 12033 will co-host a disability expo on August 20, 2005 at St. Martha parish hall at 34 Portland Rd., Kennebunk, ME (RT1). Peru hike to benefit Douglas Bader Foundation David Bickers, Chairman of the Douglas Bader Foundation, along with Guy Jackson, Grant Smith and 25 others, including amputees, will hike the Inca Trail through the Andes Mountains in Peru, South America. Chicago Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic Physically challenged kids up to 18 years of age are invited to attend the Accenture Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation on Friday, August 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Foster Avenue Beach in Chicago, Chicago Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic Physically challenged kids up to 18 years of age are invited to attend the Accenture Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation on Friday, August 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Foster Avenue Beach in Chicago, Are You a New Amputee? With just one click of your mouse, you can help the ACA determine the number of new amputees the ACA Web site reaches. Disabled Sports USA to Hold Hartford Ski Spectacular Make plans now to join Disabled Sports USA for their signature winter event, The Hartford Ski Spectacular, on December 4-11, 2005, in Breckenridge, Colorado. Disabled Sports USA to Hold Hartford Ski Spectacular Make plans now to join Disabled Sports USA for their signature winter event, The Hartford Ski Spectacular, on December 4-11, 2005, in Breckenridge, Colorado. Delivery of November/December inMotion Magazine Hindered in Some Areas Delivery of November/December inMotion Magazine Hindered in Some Areas Texas Amputee Fall Classic Golf Tournament The Texas Amputee Golf Association will hold its Fall Classic Golf Tournament September 30 through October 2 at the Teravista Golf Club in Round Rock, Texas. Free Instructional Golf Clinic for the Physically Challenged Physically challenged individuals, including wheelchair users, and physical therapists are invited to learn how swinging a golf club can increase flexibility, improve balance, and provide exercise on Thursday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Challenged Athletes Foundation Accepting 2006 Grant Applications The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is accepting applications for their Access For Athletes grants, which fund recreational as well as competitive and elite athletes. Ask Your Members of Congress to Support Access to Mobility Devices On October 6, 2005, the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is encouraging all members and friends to participate in an “Access to Mobility Call-In Day.” Draft LCD Threatens Access to Mobility Devices A draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and revised payment codes recently proposed by the DMERCs would make it even more difficult for people with mobility impairments to obtain a power mobility device or the most appropriate device. The American Pain Foundation Provides Resources to Help Veterans in Pain The American Pain Foundation (APF), a national, nonprofit organization, has begun an initiative to reach out to veterans who are in pain and provide them with information and support to improve their pain care, decrease their sense of isolation, and help Manager At the Center for Othotics Design Passes Away Mark Wallace Daszynski of the Fillauer Companies passed away on October 4, 2005 OPAF Announces Next Two First Volley Clinics The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to announce that they have scheduled two more First Volley clinics. OPAF Announces Next Two First Volley Clinics The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to announce that they have scheduled two more First Volley clinics. Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic Hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), the Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, San Diego, CA. Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic Hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), the Catch a Rising Star Run Clinic will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, San Diego, CA. Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K to Benefit CAF The 6th Annual Open Air MRI Centers Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K will be held Sunday, November 13 at 7 a.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Park in San Diego, CA to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K to Benefit CAF The 6th Annual Open Air MRI Centers Silver Strand Half Marathon & 5K will be held Sunday, November 13 at 7 a.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Park in San Diego, CA to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Research in P&O: Are We Addressing Clinically Relevant Problems? The Northwestern University Prosthetics Research Laboratory (NUPRL) and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program (RERP) wants to know what you think about the current status of P&O research, and where you believe research efforts need to be directed in Register now for the O&P Extremity Games Registration is now open for the O&P Extremity Games by College Park Industries, which will take place July 28-29, 2006 at the Orlando, Florida Watersports Complex. Register now for the O&P Extremity Games Registration is now open for the O&P Extremity Games by College Park Industries, which will take place July 28-29, 2006 at the Orlando, Florida Watersports Complex. ACA Web Survey- Do You Have Insurance? Whether you’re an amputee or a friend or relative of an amputee, in the time it takes to click your mouse twice you can help the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) determine how insurance coverage has changed for people with private insurance. Online Conference and Hotel Registration Now Available! Online conference and hotel registration is now available for the 2006 ACA Annual Conference and Exposition to be held at the Sheraton-Bloomington Hotel June 15-17, 2006! Swim Across the Sound More than 160 swimmers, both solo swimmers and relay teams, will take on the challenge of the 15-mile marathon swim across Long Island Sound on August 13, 2006 to benefit Across the Sound, the St. Vincent’s Medical Center cancer charity in Bridgeport, Con Swim Across the Sound More than 160 swimmers, both solo swimmers and relay teams, will take on the challenge of the 15-mile marathon swim across Long Island Sound on August 13, 2006 to benefit Across the Sound, the St. Vincent’s Medical Center cancer charity in Bridgeport, Con CAF Accepting Registrations for Triathlon Challenge Registration is now open for the 13th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). CAF Accepting Registrations for Triathlon Challenge Registration is now open for the 13th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge, hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Gait Lab Assistants Needed for ACA Annual Educational Conference & Exposition Volunteer physical therapists with expertise in gait training are needed for the 10th annual gait lab at ACA’s Annual Educational Conference & Exposition to be held June 15-17 at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “My Life As A Child” Recruiting Participants The Learning Channel (TLC) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) are looking for children of all backgrounds and personalities from across the U.S. to take part in an extraordinary new television program, “My Life As A Child.” “My Life As A Child” Recruiting Participants The Learning Channel (TLC) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) are looking for children of all backgrounds and personalities from across the U.S. to take part in an extraordinary new television program, “My Life As A Child.” OPAF First Volley this Weekend! The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) will hold another First Volley clinic on Saturday, March 25, 2006 starting at 5 p.m. O&P Extremity Games 2006 You are invited to compete in the O&P Extremity Games™ by College Park on July 28-29 at the Orlando Watersports Complex in Florida. This first-of-its-kind amateur extreme sporting competition is open exclusively to athletes with limb loss or limb differe O&P Extremity Games 2006 You are invited to compete in the O&P Extremity Games™ by College Park on July 28-29 at the Orlando Watersports Complex in Florida. This first-of-its-kind amateur extreme sporting competition is open exclusively to athletes with limb loss or limb differe OPAF Set to Host Two “First” Clinic The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is pleased to announce they are hosting two “First” clinics in the Chicagoland area this month. OPAF Set to Host Two “First” Clinic The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is pleased to announce they are hosting two “First” clinics in the Chicagoland area this month. OPAF Introduces First Swim™ Clinic The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to offer its First Swim Clinic on Saturday, June 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Highland Swim Club – 433A Eighth Avenue, Galloway, New Jersey 08201. OPAF Introduces First Swim™ Clinic The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF) is proud to offer its First Swim Clinic on Saturday, June 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Highland Swim Club – 433A Eighth Avenue, Galloway, New Jersey 08201. Amputees Across America Begin Transcontinental Bike Ride The 2006 Amputees Across America (AAA) riders are “California dreamin’” as they begin their cross-country bike ride. Amputees Across America Begin Transcontinental Bike Ride The 2006 Amputees Across America (AAA) riders are “California dreamin’” as they begin their cross-country bike ride. Cross-Country Amputee Cyclists Rack Up the Miles Beautiful views are everywhere in the western U.S., and the three Amputees Across America (AAA) riders have enjoyed them every day as they’ve journeyed from Tustin, California, to Canon City, Colorado. Cross-Country Amputee Cyclists Rack Up the Miles Beautiful views are everywhere in the western U.S., and the three Amputees Across America (AAA) riders have enjoyed them every day as they’ve journeyed from Tustin, California, to Canon City, Colorado. Vote for ACA Board Member to Win the 2006 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete With a Disability! Visit ESPN’s Web page at http://espn.go.com/espy2006/index.html to vote for the best female and male athletes with a disability. Vote for ACA Board Member to Win the 2006 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete With a Disability! Visit ESPN’s Web page at http://espn.go.com/espy2006/index.html to vote for the best female and male athletes with a disability. Transcontinental Amputee Cyclists Cross the Rocky Mountains Into Heartland After traveling nonstop since the June 5 start of the Amputees Across America (AAA) journey, the AAA riders (Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and AAA founder Joe Sapere) enjoyed several days of rest and relaxation in Canon City, Colorado. Transcontinental Amputee Cyclists Cross the Rocky Mountains Into Heartland After traveling nonstop since the June 5 start of the Amputees Across America (AAA) journey, the AAA riders (Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and AAA founder Joe Sapere) enjoyed several days of rest and relaxation in Canon City, Colorado. In the Sky or on the Road, Amputees Across America Are There The 2006 Amputees Across America (AAA) bike team makes a point to get around during their trip. In the Sky or on the Road, Amputees Across America Are There The 2006 Amputees Across America (AAA) bike team makes a point to get around during their trip. Learn to Play Sled Hockey! Come learn to play sled hockey with the Lakeshore Foundation, the Tennessee Sled Hockey Association and the Southern Amateur Hick Association Disabled Hockey Committee on Sunday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Ice Rink, 500 Amphitheater R Learn to Play Sled Hockey! Come learn to play sled hockey with the Lakeshore Foundation, the Tennessee Sled Hockey Association and the Southern Amateur Hick Association Disabled Hockey Committee on Sunday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Ice Rink, 500 Amphitheater R Lakeshore Foundation Amputee Sports Festival Join amputees and the staff of Lakeshore Foundation on Saturday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4000 Ridgeway Drive in Birmingham, Alabama Lakeshore Foundation Amputee Sports Festival Join amputees and the staff of Lakeshore Foundation on Saturday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4000 Ridgeway Drive in Birmingham, Alabama New ACA Web Survey Posted – Do you have secondary conditions? With just a few clicks of your mouse, you can help the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) gather information on the secondary conditions that amputees who visit the ACA Web site face. Amputee Cyclists Reach Journey’s End The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders, Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and Joe Sapere, are now enjoying time off a bicycle and relaxing in air-conditioned comfort. Amputee Cyclists Reach Journey’s End The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders, Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and Joe Sapere, are now enjoying time off a bicycle and relaxing in air-conditioned comfort. College Scholarship Available for Amputees U.S. residents under the age of 35 who are current or former cancer patients OR an amputee are urged to apply for the Cancer for College scholarship. College Scholarship Available for Amputees U.S. residents under the age of 35 who are current or former cancer patients OR an amputee are urged to apply for the Cancer for College scholarship. Important Information on Airport Security Procedures Airline passengers are now required to remove their shoes before entering the walk-through metal detector. Current Information on Airport Security Procedures for People with Disabilities Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Government Work The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is offering competitive scholarship awards to undergraduate students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government dur Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Government Work The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is offering competitive scholarship awards to undergraduate students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government dur ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Family Voices in Working to Support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Family Voices in Working to Support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers 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.	Oliver Perry “Sonny” Ackerman, Jr., founder of the Adaptive Golf Foundation, passed away on January 20, 2006 at the age of 73. Sonny served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he played quarterback at Paris Island, South Carolina. He graduated from Georgia State University and began a successful 30-year career in the Atlanta real estate market. In 1984, a life-changing accident caused Sonny to lose his leg and begin a second career dedicated to teaching the game of golf to the physically and mentally challenged. Sonny won three American and three Canadian national Senior Amputee Golf Championships and has been inducted to the Atlanta Athletic Club Hall of Fame. To learn more about Adaptive Golf Foundation, please visit their Web site at http://www.adaptivegolffoundation.com/index.html.
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