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inMotion magazine, which is published six times a year for amputees, caregivers and healthcare professionals, provides timely and important information on a wide variety of topics. Selected articles from past issues are available in the NLLIC Library Catalog, but to receive all the information that inMotion provides become an Amputee Coalition member and get a subscription! |
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First Step – A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss is the essential guide for all people who are coping with the challenges of limb loss. First Step offers readers 132 pages of reliable information on consumer issues that have been raised time and time again by amputees attempting to make educated choices, get better services, or decide on available options. |
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The Spanish Edition of First Step – A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss is the essential guide for Hispanic/Latino people who are coping with the challenges of limb loss. This premier publication for new or prospective amputees, their family members, and their medical team provides reliable information on questions that have been raised time and time again by amputees. |
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SideStep - A Guide to Preventing and Managing Diabetes and Its Complications is an important resource for all people who have or are at risk for diabetes and its potential complications, as well as those who care for them. |
The following publications are now available for free download!
If you woke up tonight and smelled smoke, would you immediately know what to do to protect yourself and your family? When Disaster Strikes – A Pocket Survival Guide contains useful information and resources for preparing for common emergencies, such as fire, severe weather and power outages. Although anyone can benefit from this information, it is specifically designed to address the unique needs of people with disabilities. |
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| Senior Step - A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss is a resource guide for older adult amputees and their caregivers. Whether you are aging with limb loss or a new amputee, a caregiver, or a service provider, you will find something within the pages of this publication to inform, inspire or motivate you. www.amputee-coalition.org/senior_step/index.html |
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| What is life like after an amputation? This question is key to exploring other questions such as: What do people living with limb loss need to live the best possible lives, and how do we meet those needs? The Limb Loss Research and Statistics Program (LLR&SP), in collaboration with the staff of the Amputee Coalition, conducted a national survey of people with limb loss to answer these and other questions. From the beginning, it was clear that we needed to hear from the people who were the “experts” — those living with the loss of a limb or limbs every day. The purpose of the consumer survey was to determine how well people with limb loss were functioning in their everyday lives and what services they may need, but are not getting. This information is important for healthcare planners, policymakers and service providers to ensure that people with amputations receive what they need to live healthy and productive lives. With this in mind, survey questions were written to look at the following: (1) the overall health and well-being of people with limb loss; (2) the need for services such as medical care and rehabilitation; (3) the use of, and satisfaction with, prosthetic devices and related services; and (4) environmental barriers and attitudes that impact overall well-being. People With Amputation Speak Out summarizes the findings from this research study. www.amputee-coalition.org/people-speak-out/index.html |
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| Military in-Step is the essential guide for those in the military who are coping with the challenges of limb loss. Published by the Amputee Coalition in partnership with the U.S. Army Amputee Patient Care Program, this publication offers 100 pages of personal profiles, information on physical and emotional recovery, tips for preventing secondary conditions, information on prosthetic devices, useful resources, and much more. www.amputee-coalition.org/military-instep/index.html |
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| Limb Loss Education & Awareness Program (LLEAP) addresses a key problem: the social stigma of children with disabilities, particularly those with a limb difference. With more than 20 classroom activities, the curriculum can be adapted for use with children from preschool through sixth grade. www.amputee-coalition.org/publications_lleap.html |
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