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Amputee Coalition/NLLIC Information & News
*“2008 Index of inMotion Articles.” Jan/Feb, pp. 61-62.
“2009 Amputee Coalition of America National Conference Highlights.” Jul/Aug, pp. 38-40.
“Amputee Coalition Announces New Fundraising Campaign for Youth Camp.” Mar/Apr, p. 57.
“Amputee Coalition Communications Wins Two 2009 APEX Awards.” Sep/Oct, p. 8.
“Amputee Coalition Creates Upper Limb Loss Advisory Council.” Jul/Aug, p. 12.
“Amputee Coalition Creates Volunteer Task Force.” Jul/Aug, p. 12.
“Amputee Coalition Membership Advisory Committee Adds New Member.” Nov/Dec, p. 8. (John Vacca)
“Amputee Coalition Partners With Wounded Warrior Project” Jan/Feb, p. 9.
“Amputee Coalition Promotes Rick Bowers to Communications Manager,” May/Jun, p. 19.
“Amputee Coalition Wins $5,000 Marketing Grant.” Jul/Aug, p. 8.
“Amputee Coalition 2009 Conference News!” Jan/Feb, p. 8.
“Amputee Coalition of America and Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund Announce First Clinics Partnership.” Mar/Apr, p. 26.
“Amputee Coalition of America Thanks Christina Skoski, M.D., for Scholarship Endowment.” Mar/Apr, p. 6.
“Amputee Coalition Youth Camp 2009.” Mar/Apr, p. 6.
“‘The Best Week of My Life’.” Sep/Oct, p.10.
“CornerStone – A New Electronic Newsletter for Amputee Coalition Members.” Jan/Feb, p. 8.
“Hanger Orthopedic Group Commits $40,000 to Amputee Coalition.” May/Jun, p. 8.
“Ohio Willow Wood Commits $10,000 to Amputee Coalition to Become a Bronze Sponsor.” May/Jun, p. 8.
“Orthotic and Prosthetic Facilities Raise Funds for Camp.” Jul/Aug, p. 12.
“Otto Bock HealthCare Commits $60,000 to the Amputee Coalition.” Mar/Apr, p. 8.
“Otto Bock HealthCare Grills for Youth Camp.” Jul/Aug, p. 8.
“Marshall Cohen Named Development Committee Chair.” Jul/Aug, p. 8.
“Meet the Amputee Coalition Board of Directors.” Jul/Aug, p. 6. (Kathy Spozio)
“Meet the Amputee Coalition Board of Directors.” Oct, p. 6. (Art Bassin)
“Meet the Amputee Coalition Board of Directors.” Nov/Dec, p. 6. (Pat Chelf)
“New Fact Sheet Written by Upper Limb Loss Advisory Council.” Nov/Dec, p. 8.
“Pebble Parties Début With a Splash: First Pebble Event Honors Paddy Rossbach and Raises More Than $30,000 for the Amputee Coalition Youth Camp.” Nov/Dec, pp. 12-14.
“Peer Support Question & Answer.” May/Jun, p. 30.
“Scholarship Recipient Announced at Amputee Coalition National Conference.” Jul/Aug, p. 12.
“Talk With Other Amputees Online.” Jul/Aug, p. 12.
“Volunteer Outreach Training.” Jan/Feb, p. 12.
Calhoun, K. “Message From the President & CEO.” Jan/Feb, p. 3; Mar/Apr, p. 3; May/Jun, p. 3; Jul/Aug, p. 3; Sep/Oct, p. 3; Oct, p. 3; Nov/Dec, pp. 3 & 8.
*McNutt, S. “How the Amputee Coalition Helps.” Jan/Feb, pp. 26-28.
Spozio, K. “eBay for Amputee Coalition.” Jan/Feb, pp. 22-24.
Advocacy
“The Amputee Coalition Advocates for People With Limb Loss in Healthcare Reform Discussions.” Jul/Aug, p. 28.
“Amputee Coalition Partners With AOPA and Hanger to Call for True Healthcare Reform.” Sep/Oct, p. 12.
“Amputee Coalition Ramps Up Efforts to Push Access to Prosthetic Devices in the National Healthcare Reform Bill.” Oct, p. 10.
“Bipartisan Bill Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Will Ensure Equal Health Insurance for Amputees.” Jul/Aug, p. 14.
“Making Progress Through Partnership.” Jul/Aug, p. 10.
“Mending Limbs Organization Promotes Prosthetic Parity.” Jan/Feb, p. 25.
“More than 50 Amputees Skydive Over Houston.” May/Jun, p. 10.
Ignaszewski, D. “State Parity Update.” Nov/Dec, p. 10.
Phillips, K. “The Matthew Bronson Show.” Nov/Dec, pp. 34-35.
Sheets, M. “Amputee Coalition Calls on Activists to Mobilize for Our Second Annual Lobby Day.” Jan/Feb, p. 10.
Sheets, M. “Activist Spotlight: Tami Stanley.” May/Jun, p. 13.
Sheets, M. “Prosthetic Parity Campaigns Sweep the Nation.” Mar/Apr, p. 10.
Announcements
“Amputee Coalition Volunteer Steps Up to Help Kids With Limb Loss.” Sep/Oct, p. 12.
“Amputee Coalition of Canada Continues to Grow.” Jan/Feb, p. 55.
Assistive Technology
“Five Tips for Selecting the Right Assistive Technology for Greater Independent Living.” Jul/Aug, pp. 41-42.
Caregivers
*“Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transfers.” Oct, pp. 42-43.
Young, É. “Compassionate Caregiving.” Jan/Feb, pp. 40-41.
Children and Teens
“Camp Art.” (Collection of poems and artwork). Mar/Apr, p. 52.
*Shaw, M., et al. “Top 10 Tips for Growing Up as an Amputee From Kids and Teens Who’ve Been There.” Mar/Apr, pp. 50-51.
*Smith, D., MD, and Campbell, K.M. “Prostheses for Children With Limb Differences: Issues and Expectations.” Mar/Apr, pp. 12-18.
*Young, É. “Growing Up With Limb Loss.” Mar/Apr, pp. 47-49.
Diabetes
“Diabetes and Poverty.” Sep/Oct, pp. 41-42.
“Diabetes Update.” Sep/Oct, p. 34.
“Study Details Medical Cost Increases for People With Diabetes.” Jan/Feb, pp. 56-57.
Sheehan, T.P, MD. “Tectorp Ruoy Niks (Protect Your Skin): How Can I Make Them Understand?” Jan/Feb, pp. 48-52.
Education
“Disability Etiquette.” Sep/Oct, pp. 52-53.
“Understanding Health Disparity.” Jul/Aug, pp. 58-59.
Gondo, G. “PALS: A Proven Method for Handling Secondary Conditions in People With Limb Loss.” May/Jun, p. 12.
Young, É. “Proposed Regulations to Bolster O&P Education and Training Standards.” Mar/Apr, pp. 54-56.
Emergency Preparedness
Doppelt, A. “Emergency Preparedness and the Amputee.” May/Jun, pp. 26-27.
Emotional Health
“There Is Still Life After Amputation.” Jan/Feb, pp. 53-54.
*Knittel, M., EdD. “Lessons of a Lifetime.” Nov/Dec, pp. 37-39.
Schwartz, S., PhD. “Setting Up Your GPS: Goals and Personal Strategies for Getting Through Limb Loss to a Life Worth Living.” Sep/Oct, pp. 30-32.
Employment
“Love Makes the Difference Between Landing a Job or Not.” Oct, p. 22.
Cook, C. “Conquering the Employment Fear Factor.” Oct, pp. 35-36.
Dupes, B. “Employment Resources for People With Disabilities.” Oct, pp. 31-32.
*McNutt, S. “The State of Employment for People With Disabilities.” Oct, pp. 12-14.
Phillips, K. “Dressing for Employment Success.” Oct, p. 23.
Shuck, D. “Using Your Résumé and Networking Skills to Find a Job.” Oct, pp. 20-21.
United States Department of Labor. “Tips on How Parents Can Put Their Children With Disabilities on the Path to Future Employment.” Oct, p. 28.
Financial/Funding
“Insider Tips for Negotiating Healthcare Bills.” Jul/Aug, p. 18.
“New Study Finds Fewer Families Can Afford Health Insurance.” Jul/Aug, p. 26.
“Resources to Help You Through the Recession.” Oct, p. 34.
Dupes, B. “Financial Assistance for Education.” Oct, p. 33.
Dupes, B. “Follow the Yellow Brick Road.” Mar/Apr, p. 24-25.
*McNutt, S. “Dealing With Healthcare Costs.” Jul/Aug, pp. 16-25.
Health
“Breast Cancer Screening: The “Right to Know” Campaign.” Jul/Aug, p. 37.
“Disease Prevention Is Top Priority for Americans, According to New Poll.” Jul/Aug, p. 59.
“Obesity Is a Family Affair.” Mar/Apr, pp. 38-40.
“PAD Update.” Oct, p. 39.
“Tips for Understanding Older Patients.” Sep/Oct, pp. 39-40.
“Voices of Meningitis.” Sep/Oct, p. 54.
“Will Ferrell Sunscreen to Launch Just in Time for Summer.” Jul/Aug, p. 32.
Independent Living
Long, M. “Green Improvements.” May/Jun, pp. 46.
Long, M. “Universal Design Is for Everyone.” May/Jun, pp. 44-46.
McGivney, M. “Five Things to Consider Before Buying a Wheelchair Van.” Jul/Aug, p. 50.
Inspirational Stories
Lower Extremity
DeMay, E. “An Inspired Life.” May/Jun, pp.37-40. (AK)
*DeMay, E. “It Takes All Kinds of Hero.” Mar/Apr, pp. 28-29. (BK)
Young, É. “Words to Live By.” Sep/Oct, pp. 14-15. (BK)
Upper Extremity
*DeMay, E. “Just Do It: Man Builds His Home With One Arm.” May/Jun, pp. 28-29. (AE)
*Fleming, S.E. “Am I “Handicapped”? Nursing with One Hand.” Oct, pp. 16-19. (BE)
*Heinze, A. “A Life Well-Occupied.” Oct, pp. 24-27. (Bilateral AE/ BE)
*Knittel, M., EdD. “Lessons of a Lifetime.” Nov/Dec, pp. 37-39. (AE)
Multiple Extremities
Cosmos, C. “Adventures in Healing.” Nov/Dec, pp. 30-32. (Quadrimembral AK/AE)
Insurance
“Marci’s Medicare Answers.” Oct, p. 45.
*Higginbotham, T. “A Lesson on Insuring Your Prosthesis.” Oct, pp. 40-41.
Kagan, J., JD. “Disability Insurance.” Mar/Apr, p. 59.
Kagan, J., JD. “Insurance Tip: Consider This Information When Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance.” Nov/Dec, p. 45.
Kagan, J., JD. “Insurance Tip: Health Insurance Costs After COBRA.” Jul/Aug, p. 61.
Kagan, J., JD. “Insurance Tip: Lack of Regular Physical Care Cited in Disability Policies.” Jan/Feb, p. 57.
Kagan, J., JD. “Insurance Tip: Report Denial of HMO Claims to State Insurance Department.” Oct, p. 45.
Kagan, J., JD. “Insurance Tip: Working Together to Obtain Disability Insurance.” Sep/Oct, p. 60.
*McGill, D. “Making Your Case: Understanding the Basics of a Successful Appeal Letter.” Sep/Oct, pp. 48-51.
McNutt, S. “Does Health Insurance Ensure Coverage?” Oct, pp. 37-38.
Obituaries
“In Memoriam: Carol Sue Wallace (1945-2009).” Oct, p. 9.
“In Memoriam: Dr. Max Näder (1915-2009) and Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1921-2009).” Sep/Oct, p. 59.
“In Memoriam: Olivier Vourantonis (1979-2008).” Mar/Apr, p. 8.
Parenting
*Dyas, C. “Is Your Child Ready for a New Set of Wheels?” May/Jun, pp. 41-43.
*Frech, C. “Surgery for Young Children: A Father’s Perspective.” Jul/Aug, pp. 54-56.
Long, M. “Planting Seeds.” Mar/Apr, pp. 33-34.
*Peterson, J. “A Mother’s Perspective on Coping for More Than Just Yourself.” Mar/Apr, pp. 20-23.
United States Department of Labor. “Tips on How Parents Can Put Their Children With Disabilities on the Path to Future Employment.” Oct, p. 28.
Peer Support
Ludwigsen, K. “Lehigh Valley Amputee Support Group.” Sep/Oct, p. 16.
McGill, D. “Waking Up In a Strange Room.” Jan/Feb, pp. 20-21.
*Peterson, J. “A Mother’s Perspective on Coping for More Than Just Yourself.” Mar/Apr, pp. 20-23.
*Young, É. “Communities Transformed by Individuals.” Jan/Feb, pp. 16-19.
Young, É. “Small Things Can Make a Big Difference.” Mar/Apr, p. 46.
Prevention
“Attention, Farmers: The Limb You Save Could Be Your Own!” Oct, p. 30.
McNutt, S. “Better Health Through Telemedicine.” Sep/Oct, pp. 46-47.
Sheehan, T., MD. “Simply the Best: We Must Embrace Prevention and Best Practices.” Jan/Feb, pp. 44-45.
Young, É. “Medical Breakthroughs Big and Small.” Sep/Oct, pp. 43-44.
Prosthetics and Orthotics
“The Importance of Sports Prostheses.” Mar/Apr, pp. 42-44.
“A Revolution in Interface Design.” Nov/Dec, p. 22.
*Bokfi, E. “The Big Cover-Up.” Nov/Dec, pp. 26- 29.
*Carroll, K. and Richardson, R. “Focus on Bilateral Above-Knee Amputees: Time, Teamwork and Transformation.” Jul/Aug, pp. 46-49.
*Carroll, K. “Options in Sockets and Liners.” Nov/Dec, pp. 19-22.
Cosmos, C. “Adventures in Healing.” Nov/Dec, pp. 30-32.
*McNutt, S. “The Naked Prosthesis.” Nov/Dec, pp. 23-24.
*Schaffer, E. and Kreuter, P. “Does Form Follow Function? Decision-Making When Choosing a Prosthesis.” Nov/Dec, pp. 16-18.
*Smith, D., MD, and Campbell, K.M. “Prostheses for Children With Limb Differences: Issues and Expectations.” Mar/Apr, pp. 12-18.
*Walton-Mouw, R. “Working Together Toward a Common Goal.” Jul/Aug, pp. 34-35. (HP/HD)
Rehabilitation
*Dupes, B. “Get Your Game On: Using and Adapting Videogames for Fun and Rehab.” Jan/Feb, pp. 46-47.
*Kahle, J.T. and Highsmith, M.J. “Evidence-Based Practice for the Individual With Amputation.” Sep/Oct, pp. 26-28.
Fish, N. “Problem Solving: A Team Effort.” Sep/Oct, pp. 22-25.
*Higginbotham, T. “When Our Roles Change From Caregiver to Receiver.” Jan/Feb, pp. 34-35.
Rohner, M. “Puppy Power.” Jul/Aug, p. 52.
Schumann, J. “Environments for Healing.” May/Jun, pp. 55-56.
*Sheehan, T.P., MD. “The Team Approach: Many Hands, One Goal.” Sep/Oct, pp. 18-21.
*Wait, S. “Getting Appropriate Physical Therapy: How Can It Help Your Recovery?” May/Jun, pp. 21-22.
Young, É. “Shriners May Close Hospitals Where Many Amputee Children Receive Treatment.” Jul/Aug, pp. 30-31.
Relationships
Golladay, P. “Devoted Friend or Devotee?” May/Jun, p. 24.
McNutt, S. “Social Networking: Online Communities Offer Ways for People With Disabilities to Connect.” Jan/ Feb, pp. 30-31.
Safety
Bullard, B. “Consider Safety First When Using Mobility Devices.” May/Jun, p. 31.
*Highsmith, J., DPT, and Robinson, J.L. “Tips on Preventing and Handling Falls.” May/Jun, p. 47.
*Myers, D. “Two Seconds: The Difference Between Life and Death: Being “In Choice” With Our Self-Defense.” Sep/Oct, pp. 56-58.
Science and Technology
McNutt, S. “An Unusual Donation: Man Gives Leg to Traveling Anatomy Exhibit.” Jan/Feb, pp. 42-43.
Sports and Recreation
Anderson-Sand, R. “Scaling New Heights.” May/Jun, pp. 16-19.
*Long, M. “Free & Low-Cost Sports & Recreation Opportunities.” May/Jun, pp. 50-53.
Young, É. “A Game With No Limits: AMP 1 Stand Up Amputee Basketball.” Jan/Feb, pp. 36-39.
Travel
McNutt, S. “Unfriendly Skies.” May/Jun, pp. 48-49.
Upper Extremity
*“Tips for Upper-Extremity Amputees.” Oct, p. 27.
*Doty, R.D., Jr., MD. “A Physician’s Inside View of the Amputee World (From Inside the Prosthesis, That Is.)” Jul/Aug, pp. 43-45.
*McHugh, S. “Upper-Limb Solutions: No Manual Needed.” Sep/Oct, pp. 37-38.
*These articles are available online through the NLLIC Library Catalog at amputee-coalition.org. Many of these articles are also available in Easy Read and Spanish translations.
