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- 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
- 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.
- Nominations Sought for ABC Board of Directors
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) is calling for nominations to fill one Director position and one Public Member Director position on its board of directors.
- Reach Out Magazine is now a part of Reach Out ABILITIES Services, Inc.
Reach Out Magazine, a publication by people with disABILITIES for people with disABILITIES, is now a part of Reach Out ABILITIES Services, INC, a Florida nonprofit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
- Amputees Across America 2005 Starts Off With Smiles and a Splash
The Amputee Across America (AAA) riders started off this year’s journey with a splash as they had fun wetting their tires in the Pacific Ocean before hitting the coast road toward Newport Beach, California.
- Call for wounded veteran amputees under age 27
Call for involving wounded veterans of the Iraq war who are under the age of 27. Professional photographer and journalism student, Brandon Powers is looking for at least thirty volunteers for this project who are willing to tell there story and be photogr
- eBay Policy Requires ACA to Extend Auction
Beginning in July, the ACA will list one travel item per month, along with additional donated items, through the end of the year.
- TV Show Premire on Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Adventures would like to make you aware of a one hour TV show featuring the sport of handcycling, top disabled athletes, and some of the top able-bodied cyclists in the country!
- Amputees Across America Spread Hope and Inspiration Through Visitations
The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders have toured through Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico and met lots of supporters at rehab facilities along the way. They’ve also been joined by several guest riders, including Jr. Ambassador Chris Rhoades, AAA 2002 a
- Accenture Physically Challenged Kids’ Clinic
- ACA Conference Hotel Update
The ACA conference hotel, the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Dallas, has sold out of rooms at the ACA conference price of $100 plus taxes per night.
- August 13, 2005 - bio-fit Dallas
bio-fit Family Workshop (in conjunction with the 2005 ACA Conference)
- August 13, 2005 - bio-fit Dallas
bio-fit Family Workshop (in conjunction with the 2005 ACA Conference)
- August 13, 2005 - bio-fit Dallas
bio-fit Family Workshop (in conjunction with the 2005 ACA Conference)
- October 8, 2005 - bio-fit Seattle
bio-fit Seattle October 8, 2005
- October 8, 2005 - bio-fit Seattle
bio-fit Seattle October 8, 2005
- October 8, 2005 - bio-fit Seattle
bio-fit Seattle October 8, 2005
- Reach Out Night at the Ball Park
Join others with disabilities in South Florida on Wednesday, August 17, at 7:05 p.m. to watch the Florida Marlins play the San Diego Padres. Tickets are only $15 for Terrace Box seats. Limited wheelchair accessible seats, which include a companion seat, a
- World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo & Senior Expo
- Three Legs Across America
In June 2005, Nancy C. Nelson and her husband, Dan Fender, left Astoria, Oregon, on their tandem bicycle and set out to ride across the United States. Nancy and Dan have broken their journey into five stages. Together they will pedal three weeks every sum
- ACA Annual Conference Preregistration Ends August 5!
Preregistration for the Amputee Coalition of America’s (ACA) annual conference, which will be held August 11-13 in Dallas, Texas, ends August 5. Save up to $150 by registering now!
- Cross-country Journey Heats up for Amputees Across America
As Joe Sapere, Bill Vanover and various Amputees Across America (AAA) guest riders cross the nation’s heartland, temperatures soar into the 100s and the humidity edges higher and higher. After a visitation in Colorado Springs, the group leaves Colorado’s
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
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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.
Even though journey’s end approaches, the AAA riders are still working hard. This past week has included visits to hospitals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia.
At a visit in Reading, Pennsylvania, Luke Myers, 2005 AAA Junior Ambassador and below-knee amputee, spoke to the staff, patients and visitors about his experiences as a young amputee. Luke will ride with Bill, Jim and Joe for the rest of the trip.
Recent guests to ride with AAA or participate in the visitations include Jim DeLong’s brother Dan; Denny Chippolini, the founder of Generation Hope, an organization dedicated to inspiring and educating people of all ages to overcome adversity and accept diversity; and members of Amped Riders, which encourages amputees and those with related disabilities to skateboard, surf and snowboard.
Recent hospital visitations have also given the AAA riders the opportunity to meet and speak with several amputee support groups. These visits were especially important, because one of the AAA’s goals is to help establish a nationwide support network for amputees.
You can follow AAA as they approach the end of their 2005 transcontinental ride by checking out their online journal at www.amputeesacrossamerica.com.
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| A view of the Philadelphia skyline as the AAA riders approach. The riders visited with numerous pediatric patients at the Shriners Hospital. |
Chris, an amputee and member of Amped Riders, puts on a skateboarding demo during a visitation in Reading, Pennsylvania. Amped Riders is an organization created for amputees and people with related disabilities to encourage them to be active in skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding. |
At each visitation the Amputees Across America riders visit with as many patients as possible, especially those recovering from amputations. At a visit in York, Pennsylvania, Bill Vanover chats with a bilateral amputee. | |