Compiled by Molly Moore, NLLIC Librarian

Categories:

Amputee Coalition/NLLIC Information

Advocacy

Announcements

Caregivers

Diabetes

Education

Emotional Issues

Fitness

Funding

Health

Inspirational Stories

Insurance

Obituaries

Pain Management

Peer Support

Prosthetics and Orthotics

Rehabilitation

Relationships

Research

Science and Technology

Sports and Recreation

Support Groups

Surgical Procedures

Travel

Upper Extremity

Amputee Coalition / NLLIC Information

“2007 Amputee Coalition Conference Highlights.” Jul/Aug, pp. 42-46.

“2008 Amputee Coalition National Conference.” Sep/Oct, p. 63.

“2008 inMotion Editorial Preview.” Nov/Dec, p. 67.

“Amputee Coalition Is Pleased to Welcome Sara Long, Information Specialist.” Sep/Oct, p. 63.

“Amputee Coalition Announces New Regional Representative.” May/Jun, p. 61. 

“Amputee Coalition Partners With Wounded Warrior Project.” Jul/Aug, p. 48.

“Amputee Coalition Releases Research Results.” Mar/Apr, p. 64.

 “Amputee Coalition to Make Amputee Care Modules Available in January.” Oct, p. 66.

“Amputee Coalition Welcomes Development Assistant Connie Bethune.” Oct. p. 67.

“Amputee Coalition Welcomes New Staff.” May/Jun, p. 61.

“Amputee Coalition's March Web Survey Yields Surprising Results.” May/Jun, p. 56.

“Élan Young Joins Amputee Coalition's Publications Department.” Sep/Oct, p. 63.

“Empowerment Through Membership.” Jan/Feb, p. 12.

inMotion is Growing!” Sep/Oct, p. 62.

inMotion Wins 2007 APEX Award.” Sep/Oct, p. 62.

“Karilyn Klipple Joins Amputee Coalition's Outreach Department.” Oct. p. 67.

“Mark Your Calendars! Amputee Coalition Open House, Friday, November 9, 2007.” Sep/Oct, p. 65.

“Meet the NPN Team.” Oct, p. 35.

“Physical Therapist Volunteers Needed for Amputee Coalition Conference.” Mar/Apr, p. 66.

“Regional Representative Steps Down.” Oct, p. 67.

Senior Step Now Available for Free Download.” Sep/Oct, p. 62.

 “We Need You To Help Amputee Coalition Find a New President and CEO!” Sep/Oct, p. 9.

Guthrie, Stephanie. “Connecting Through Membership.” Oct, p. 52.

McGill, David, Esq. “The Amputee Coalition Thanks Sarah Reinertsen for Her Years of Service.” May/Jun, p. 62.

Stowell, Derrick. “A Lifetime of Memories.” Sep/Oct, p. 29.

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Advocacy

DeAngelis, Diane. “Empowering Individuals With Disabilities.” Jan/Feb, pp. 18-19.

Fish, Natalie. “Together, Beyond All Limitations.” Mar/Apr, pp. 38-39.

McNutt, Scott. “Minority Employment Challenges: Programs Are Available to Help Those With Disabilities.” Sep/Oct, p. 15

McNutt, Scott. “They Just Want to Do Their Jobs: Public Safety Personnel With Limb Loss Face Obstacles Returning to Work.” Jul/Aug, pp. 58-59.

Pérez, Jeremiah. “Campaign Engaging Growing Number of Activists.” Jan/Feb, p. 11.

Rossbach, Paddy, RN, Amputee Coalition President & CEO. “What Can We, as Amputees Living in the U.S., Be Thankful For? And What are Other Countries Doing Better?” Sep/ Oct. pp. 26-27.

Sheets, Morgan. “Amputee Coalition Works to Advance Federal Legislation.” Nov/Dec, p. 8.

Sheets, Morgan. “APPLL Update:  Shaping Healthcare Policy One State at a Time.” Mar/Apr, p. 8.

Sheets, Morgan. “Celebrating a Victory in the Fight for Parity.” Jul/Aug, p. 8. 

Sheets, Morgan. “New Year Brings New Energy to the Fight for Prosthetic Parity.” Jan/Feb, p. 10.

Sheets, Morgan. “Prosthetic Parity Is Becoming a National Trend.” May/June, p. 8.

Sheets, Morgan and Jeremiah Pérez. “Our Volunteers' Dedication is Powering the Fight for Parity.” Sep/Oct, p. 8.

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Announcements

“2006 Amputee Coalition Banquet Honors Joseph M. Lane, MD, and Marshall J. Cohen, Esq.” Jan/Feb, p. 63.

“AoA and ODPHP Make Health Literacy Resources Available.” May/Jun, p. 61.

“EPA Issues Environmental Hazard Fact Sheets.” Sep/Oct, p. 64.

“Documentary Filmmaker Takes Message to People With Disabilities and Others.” Nov/Dec, p. 66.

“Doris Elaine Austin: 1915-2006.” Mar/Apr, p. 68.

“Former Paralympian Receives 2007 AAPD Award.” May/Jun, p. 48.

“It's Time to Register for the Amputee Coalition's 2007 National Conference!” Jan/Feb, p. 63.

“Kicking for Kids Who Can't.” Sep/Oct, p. 46.

“NLLIC's Online Library Gets Fresh Look and New Features.” Jan/Feb, p. 66.

“Online State and Local Disability Resources Map Launched.” Sep/Oct, p. 64.

“Promoting Amputee Life Skills:  The PALS Plus Project.” Jan/Feb, p. 65.

“Spanish-Speaking Amputees Now Have Access to Information Online.” Jan/Feb, p. 62.

“Thanks to Todd Huston for Entering the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame Contest.” Oct, p. 66.

Watch for SideStep, Coming Soon!” May/Jun, p. 59.

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Caregivers

Young, Élan. “A Circle of Friends: Microboards Make Sense in the Amputee Community.” Jan/Feb, pp. 32-34.

Young, Élan. “Gift Ideas for Amputees and Caregivers.” Nov/Dec, pp. 56-57. .

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Diabetes

“Can an Ugly Toenail Predict Amputation?” Mar/Apr, p. 66.

“Free Online Tool Can Help You Understand Your Diabetes-Related Risks.” Mar/Apr, p. 63.

“People With Diabetes Need To Take Steps to Lower Their Risk for Heart Disease.” Jan/Feb, p. 66.

The Role of Physical Activity in Diabetes Prevention and Control.” Mar/Apr, pp. 60-62.

“Study Shows That Simple Skin Temperatures Can Predict Limb-Threatening Wounds in Amputation-Prone Diabetics.” Mar/Apr, p. 66.

Dupes, Bill. “New Developments in Diabetes Care.” Jan/Feb, pp. 45-46.

Ley, Eileen Rivera. “NFB Delivers for People With Diabetes.” Jan/Feb, pp. 23-25.

National Kidney Foundation. “Chronic Kidney Disease Is a Major Threat to People With Diabetes.” Mar/Apr, pp. 52-54.

Young, Élan. “Diabetes Treatments of Tomorrow.” Nov/Dec, pp.37.

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Education

“Health Information Made to Order.” Jan/Feb, p. 24.

“ISPO World Congress Features a Consumer Day Program for People With Disabilities.” May/Jun, p. 58.

“One-Handed Keyboard Resources.” Mar/Apr, p. 20.

Mathis, Lee and Bill Dupes. “Overcoming Discrimination in the Rat Race: Resources for Finding a Job or Enhancing Your Career.” Sep/Oct, p. 39.

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Emotional Issues

“Don't Let Depression Go Too Far: Stop a Suicide Today.” Oct, p. 69.

Berna, Judy. “You've Already Lost It.” May/Jun, pp. 30-31.

Edwards, Laurie, PhD. “Transforming Recovery Through Relationships.” Oct, pp. 24- 26.

Whalen, Charlene J., LCSW, MBA. “Bearing Witness: Sharing the Experience of Amputation Promotes Healing.” Oct, pp. 22-23.

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Fitness

Bayless, Tom. “Practice With Care.” Mar/Apr, p. 59.

Cain, Jeffery J., MD. “Stepping Up to Health: Using a Pedometer for Amputee Fitness.” Jul/Aug, p. 41.

Campbell, Kellye, MN, ARNP. “Yoga for Everyone.” Mar/Apr, pp. 56-58.

Dupes, Bill. “Strength in Numbers.” May/Jun, p. 38.

McNutt, Scott. “If She Can Do it, You Can Do It: Amputee Wants Others to Take Her Example to the Weight Room.” Mar/Apr, pp. 30-32.

Metzger, Marsha T., MEd, RYT 500. “Yoga for Children: Everyone Can Breathe.” Sep/Oct, pp. 44-45.

Young, Élan. “Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund's Programs Excite and Unite.” Nov/Dec, p. 56.

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Funding

McNutt, Scott. “You Can Get Here From There: Creativity, Determination Make Conference Attendance Possible.” Sep/Oct, p. 54.

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Health

“Heart Healthy Recipes.” Jan/Feb, p. 25.

“Most Women Check Drug Labels for Sex Differences.” Sep/Oct, p. 65.

“Update on Healthcare Disparities: Inequalities in Healthcare Remain, But Some Things Are Changing.” Sep/Oct, pp. 11-14.

“Waging War on Peripheral Arterial Disease.” Jan/Feb, p. 26.

Bowers, Rick. “The Good the Bad and the Mediocre: The Impact of Healthcare Providers on Their Patients' Lives.” Sep/Oct, pp. 40-42.

Dupes, Bill. “America's Top Hospitals.” Jul/Aug, p. 11.

Dupes, Bill. “Finding a New Doctor.” Jul/Aug, pp. 13-14.

Dapice, Jennie, MA, OTR/L. “Service Dogs and People With Limb Loss.” May/Jun, pp. 26-27.

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Inspirational Stories

Children/Teens

Bayless, Tom. “A Journey Worth Taking: Colby Young Hikes the Appalachian Trail to Help the Shriners.” May/Jun, p. 22.

Bokfi, Elizabeth. “A Foot Forward.” Nov/Dec, p. 53. (BK)

Foster, Zach. “Driven to Drive.” Mar/Apr, pp. 46-49. (UE)

Lower Extremity

“Firefighter's Determination Pays Off.” May/Jun, p. 62. (BK)

Adragna, Dan and Lee Mathis. “Not a Leg to Stand On.” Sep/Oct, pp. 21-22. (BK)

Bayless, Tom. “Forged in Fire.” May/June, pp. 46-47. (AK)

Cain, Jeffery J., MD. “Douglas Bader: Amputee Pilot and Hero of the Battle of Britain.” Jul/Aug, pp. 62-63. (Bilateral BK/AK)

Dupes, Bill. “Then Play On.” Mar/Apr, p. 17. (AK)

Jennings, Caitlin. “The Limping Lady.” Jul/Aug, pp. 60-61. (BK)

King, Erin. “A Tough Act to Follow.” May/June, pp. 65-67. (AK)

McNutt, Scott. “A Leg to Stand Things On: Illustrator Uses His Prosthesis as Prop in Greeting Cards.” Mar/Apr, pp. 15-16. (AK)

McNutt, Scott. “Generating Hope for the Future.” Jan/Feb, pp. 20-21. (BK)

Norton, Kim M. “For the Love of Dance: Three Different Lives, One Common Passion.”  Mar/Apr, pp. 22-24. (Bilateral BK, BK)

Purdy, Peter J. “Taking the First Step.” Mar/Apr, pp. 50-51. (Bilateral BK)

Richmond, Jack. “A Reason to Run.” Jan/Feb, pp. 35-36. (BK)

Snyder, Mike. “Starting Over.” Nov/Dec, p. 50. (AK)

Skoski, Christina, MD. “A Revolutionary Amputee.” Jul/Aug, pp. 64-66. (BK)

Taylor, Shannon. “Seeing Past the Clouds.” Nov/Dec, p. 51. (AK)

Young, Élan. “The Gift of Disability: Award-Winning Poet Opens Up About Her Life as an Amputee.” Mar/Apr, pp. 25-26. (AK)

Young, Élan. “Tracing the Self: Emily Rapp Speaks About Growing Up as a Poster Child.” May/Jun, pp. 50-51. (AK)

Upper Extremity

Bayless, Tom. “An Impressive Feat.” Mar/Apr, p. 18. (Congenital, bilateral AE)

Bayless, Tom and Bill Dupes. “One of a Kind.” Mar/Apr, p. 20. (AE)

Everett, Matthew. “From Canvas to Computer.” Sep/Oct. pp. 52-53. (BE)

Smith, Abbey. “Artistic Ambition.” Mar/Apr, pp. 12-13. (Fingers)

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Insurance

“Insurance Roundtable.” Jul/Aug, pp. 30-34; Sep/Oct, pp. 31-34; Nov/Dec, pp. 60-63.

“Insurance – Questions and Answers.” May/Jun, p. 10.

“Insurance Tip” Sep/Oct, p. 48.

Dupes, Bill. “Getting Your Papers in Order.” Jul/Aug, pp. 16-17.

Dupes, Bill. “Selecting the Appropriate Healthcare Insurance Plan.” Jul/Aug, pp. 25-26.

Dupes, Bill and Lee Mathis. “The Importance of Keeping Copies of Medical Records.” Jul/Aug, p. 18.

Cain, Jeffery J., MD. “How to Work With Your Insurance Company: Success Stories From Someone Who's Been There, Done That.” May/Jun, pp. 11-13.

Kagan, Gerald B., JD. “Ask the Insurance Advocate: Simple Answers to Some Hard Questions.” May/Jun, pp. 18-19.

Kagan, Gerald B., JD. “Insurance Tips: Chronic Fatigue May Be Basis for Disability Insurance Coverage.” Jan/Feb, p. 66.

Kagan, Gerald B., JD. “Overcome an Insurance Denial for Improved Prosthetic Devices.” Mar/Apr, p. 10.

Kahle, Jason T., CPO and M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP. “Getting the Most Out of Your Prosthesis.” Jul/Aug 2007, pp. 27-29.

McGill, David, Esq. “Selecting an Insurance Policy: What You Need to Know.” May/Jun, pp. 15-16.

McNutt, Scott. “Getting SCHIP Into Shape.” Jul/Aug, p. 23.

Rohner, Marc. “Never Give In – Never Give Up.”  Sep/Oct, pp. 36-37.

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Obituaries

“Doris Elaine Austin: 1915-2006.” Mar/Apr, p. 68.

Richmond, Jack. “In Memoriam: Tony Barr – Amputee Advocate.” May/June, p. 58.

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Pain Management

“Pain Awareness Month, September 2007.” Sep/Oct, pp. 67- 68.

“Rehabilitation Physicians Concur:  Nonsurgical Care of Back Pain Works.” Jan/Feb, p. 64.

McNutt, Scott. “New Paths in Phantom Limb Pain Treatment.” Mar/Apr, pp. 27-29.

McNutt, Scott. “New Paths in Phantom Limb Pain Treatment, Part 2.” May/Jun, pp. 28-29.

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Peer Support

“Peer Visiting: Helping Amputee Coalition Expand Its Reach.” Oct, p. 42.

“Self-Management: Tools for Living Better With Limb Loss.” Oct, pp. 33-34.

“Total Amputee Support Groups and Certified Peer Visitors in the U.S.” (Map) Oct, pp. 36-37.

Fisher, Faedra. “Cyber Support: Join the Communicator, Amputee Coalition's Online Support Group.” Oct, pp. 40-41.

Friend, Richard. “Planting Seeds.” Oct, p. 10.

Isenberg, Patricia J., MS. “Introduction to the Amputee Coalition's National Peer Network.” Oct, pp. 12-14.

*Kajlich, Andre, Patti Kajlich and Laura Willingham. “Coming Full Circle.” Oct, pp. 16-18.

Whelan, Charlene J., LCSW, MBA, and Laura Willingham. “Bright Horizons: Creating a National Support Network for Parents of Children With Limb Loss and Limb Difference.” Oct, pp. 28-29.

Willingham, Laura. “Building the Bridge.” Oct, pp. 19-20.

Young, Élan. “The Strong Bonds of Summer: Amputee Coalition Youth Camp Provides Peer Support to Young Amputees.” Oct, pp. 30-32.

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Prosthetics and Orthotics

Bretoi, Chris. “Prosthetists Need to Explain Options, Reader Says.” Jan/Feb, p. 8.

Kahle, Jason T., CPO and M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP. “When a Prosthesis or Mobility Device Isn't Enough, Part II.” Jan/Feb, pp. 48-55.

McNutt, Scott. “Lifeline of Hope.” Jan/Feb, pp. 30-31.

Norton, Kim M. “A Brief History of Prosthetics.” Nov/Dec, pp. 11-13.

Sheehan, Terrence P., MD. “It's All About Peace.” Jan/Feb, pp. 37-39.

Smith, Douglas G., MD. “Notes From the Medical Director: Introduction to Upper-Limb Prosthetics:  Part 1.” Mar/Apr, pp. 40-44.

Smith, Douglas G., MD. “Notes From the Medical Director: Upper-Limb Prosthetics: Part 2.” Jul/Aug, pp. 36-40.

Smith, Douglas G., MD. “Notes From the Medical Director: Upper Limb Prosthetics: Part 3: Insights About the Loss of Both Arms.” Sep/Oct, pp. 56-59.

Young, Élan. “Functional Limbs Make a World of Difference.” Sep/Oct, pp. 19-20.

Young, Élan. “The Future is Now.” Nov/Dec, pp. 24-28.

Young, Élan. “Inner Wheel Foundation's Myoelectric Limb Project Lends a Hand to Those in Need.” Jan/Feb, pp. 28-29.

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Rehabilitation

Sheehan, Terrence, MD. “Raising the Bar: Standards of Care Push Rehab Programs Toward New Heights.” Nov/Dec, pp. 38-41.

MacDonell, Chris. “New Standard of Excellence For Amputee Rehab Programs Serving Those with Limb Loss.” Nov/Dec, pp. 42-44.  

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Relationships

Bayless, Tom. “Friends for Life.” May/June, p. 40.

Dupes, Bill. “Cyber Dating.” May/Jun, pp. 32-34.

Dupes, B. and L. Mathis. “Finding Communities of Support Online.” Jul/Aug, p. 19.

McNutt, Scott. “In Dependence Days: Accepting Help From Others Can Be Positive.” Oct, p. 68.

McNutt, Scott. “Relationships Rescued Him.” (Michael Weisskopf ) Jan/Feb, pp. 42-44.

Whelan, Charlene, LCSW, MBA. “Bridging the Gap Between Venus & Mars.” May/Jun, pp. 35-37.

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Research

“The METALS Study Has Been Launched! Improving Care for Wounded Warriors Now and for the Future.” Sep/ Oct, p. 60.

“State of Diabetes Complications in America: National Report Warns of High Incidence and Heavy Cost of Type 2 Diabetes Complications.” May/Jun, pp. 24-25.

“Want to Help Others With Limb Loss?” Mar/Apr, p. 10.

Isenberg, Patricia, MS. “Researchers Looking for Vietnam Veteran Amputees to Participate in Study.” May/Jun, p. 48.

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Science and Technology

“da Vinci Awards Salute Innovations and Innovators.” Nov/Dec, pp. 18-19.

Bowers, Rick. “The Shape of Things to Come.” Nov/Dec, pp. 14-18.

Ellis, Kristin. “Gait Lab Puts Troops Back in Step.” Nov/Dec, p. 35.

Young, Élan. “Microscopic Medicine.” Nov/Dec, pp. 20-23.

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Sports and Recreation

“National Survey on Recreation and the Environment.” Jul/Aug, pp. 20-21.

Bayless, Tom. “Full Radius Dance.” May/Jun, p. 45.

Smith, Abbey. “Up to Par.” Sep/Oct, pp. 49-50.

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Support Groups

Evans, Cecile B., RN, et al. “Offering Enhanced Support Through Community Partnerships” Jan/Feb, pp. 15-17.

Baker, Fred W., III. “Peer Amputee Volunteer Puts Experience, Compassion Into Recovery.” Oct, p. 58.

Goins, Meredith P. “Marketing Your Support Group.” Oct, pp. 47-48.

King, Erin M. “Paying it Forward: How One Texas Family Keeps Giving Their Gift of Hope.” Oct, pp. 53-54.

Norton, Kim M. “Finding That Second Home: Support Group Provides Security and Confidence for Lively Grandmother.” Oct, pp. 55-56.

Norton, Kim M. “Honorary Amputee Leads Support Group: The Ability to Listen, Understand and Empathize Sets Reverend Apart From Others.” Oct, pp. 56-57.

Norton, Kim M. “Reaching Out.” Jul/Aug, pp. 56-57.

Witten, Mary Helen, MPH, MSW “Community Partnerships: What You Need to Know.” Mar/Apr, pp. 36-37.

Young, Élan. “Funding a Support Group.” Oct, p. 46.

Young, Élan. “Get Ready to Swim: Peer Support Helps Amputees Take the Plunge.” Oct, pp. 63-65.

Young, Élan. “Starting a Support Group.” Oct, p. 44.

Young, Élan. “Taking Support Groups to the Next Level With Valuable Volunteers.” Oct, pp. 49-50.

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Surgical Procedures

McNutt, Scott. “Growing Trend of Medical Tourism: Number of Patients Going Overseas for Care Increasing.” Sep/Oct, pp. 23-24.

Wallace, Carol, MS, CRC. “Reconstruction Surgery.” Nov/Dec, pp. 45-48.

Wu, Stephanie, DPM, MS. “Roll Up for the Maggot Medical Cure.” May/Jun, pp. 52-54.

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Travel

Bayless, Tom. “Tipping Points.” May/Jun, p. 34.

Young, Élan. “On the Road: Traveling Around the World in Search of Adventure.” Sep/Oct, pp. 17-18.

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Upper Extremity

Shaw, Melissa M. “Putting the Fun in Functional Gadgets for Life With One Hand.” Nov/Dec, pp. 29-31.

Smith, Douglas G., MD. “Notes From the Medical Director: Introduction to Upper-Limb Prosthetics:  Part 1.” Mar/Apr, pp. 40-44.

Smith, Douglas G., MD. “Notes From the Medical Director: Partial-Hand Amputations.” Jan/Feb, pp. 56-61.

Smith, Douglas G., MD. “Notes From the Medical Director: Upper-Limb Prosthetics: Part 2.” Jul/Aug, pp. 36-40.

Smith, Douglas G., MD. “Notes From the Medical Director: Upper-Limb Prosthetics: Part 3: Insights About the Loss of Both Arms.” Sep/Oct, pp. 56-59.

Yancosek, Katie, MS, OTR/L, CHT. “One-Handed Backpacks: WRMAC Occupational Therapists Stuff Packs With Useful Items.” Nov/Dec, pp. 33-34.

Young, Élan. “The Future Is Now.” Nov/Dec, pp. 24-28.

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*These articles are available online through the NLLIC Library Catalog at www.amputee-coalition.org/catalog. Many of these articles are also available in Easy Read and Spanish translations.
Last updated: 04/07/2009
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