Author Emily Rapp Speaks About Growing Up as a Poster Child Emily Rapp writes about her experiences growing up with limb loss in her recently published memoir, Poster Child, by Bloomsbury Press.

Demonstrating Disability Awareness at a Young Age Annie Garafolo, a member of Helping Hands Foundation, explains what it's like living with a disability to a 5th grade class.

Inner Wheel Foundation’s Myoelectric Limb Project Lends a Hand to Those in Need Andres Alvarez Vasquez of California was born without his right hand, but that hasn’t slowed this active 22-year-old down a bit. At the age of 9, Andres was the first recipient of a myoelectric limb from Inner Wheel Foundation Inc.’s Myoelectric Limb Project — a project that provides both new and recycled prosthetic limbs for use by children during their growing years.

Kids and Teens Get Boost from 6th Annual ACA Youth Camp The 2006 ACA Youth Camp is a success. Campers participated in fun activities and made lots of new friends.

Out of Necessity: Children’s Book Author Overcomes Biggest Challenge of All Children's book author, Ben Herosian, turns life's most difficult lessons into inspirational and educational stories.

A Winning Attitude: A Young Athlete Benefits From ASPIRE's Adaptive Ski Clinic ASPIRE's week long ski clinic motivates children with amputations and limb differences.

Beijing 2008: On a Row Boat to China The International Paralympic Committee met in April this year to decide on important issues at hand. One of those issues was the inclusion of rowing as a Paralympic sport. I was so happy and excited when I learned that rowing had finally become part of the games that I love—the Paralympics.

The Road to Change In 2003, I set out on a journey to reclaim the life that I once had, to gain strength in body, mind, and spirit, and to dedicate my life to serve others in need. This journey began with the support of my family following my accident and continued in June 2003 when Amputees Across America (AAA) came to Colorado Springs.

“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

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.