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Today, nearly 2 million Americans live with the absence or loss of a limb and estimates indicate that this number is likely to grow as a direct result of diabetes and vascular diseases and the overall aging of our population. It is estimated that over 185,000 amputations are performed each year. We therefore anticipate a drastic increase in the number of amputees in this country in the years to come.

In response to overwhelming calls for information and for help from a growing number of people experiencing difficulty in obtaining appropriate prosthetic care, the ACA has expanded its advocacy efforts to help ensure that no person with limb loss is denied the care they need to continue to live long and productive lives.

Fact Sheets

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State Laws

  1. Colorado - (2001)
  2. Maine  - (2003)
  3. New Hampshire - (2004)
  4. Rhode Island - (2006)
  5. Massachusetts - (2006)
  6. California - (2006)
  7. Oregon - (2007)
  8. New Jersey - (2008)
  9. Indiana  - (2008)
  10. Vermont - (2008)
  11. Louisiana - (2008)
  12. Arkansas - (2009)
  13. Iowa - (2009)
  14. Texas - (2009)
  15. Maryland - (2009)
  16. Virginia - (2009)
  17. Missouri - (2009)
  18. Illinois - (2009)
  19. Utah - (2010)

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For more information about our efforts on the state or federal campaigns, contact the Government Relations Department at 202/742-1885 or Dan@amputee-coalition.org. For more information about our efforts on the state or federal campaigns, contact the Government Relations Department at 202/742-1885 or Dan@amputee-coalition.org.

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