2019

Moving Forward

More than 2 million Americans are living with limb loss or limb difference, and more than 28 million are at risk for amputation surgery. The Amputee Coalition’s mission is to provide education and support to those on their limb loss and limb difference journey so they can live the life they most want to live. We believe no one should be on this journey alone.

2019 was a year of change and continued growth for the Amputee Coalition. The organization served people living with limb loss and limb difference, as well as care partners, family, and friends. Below is a summary of some of our highlights from 2019.

Serving Our Community

• Served more than 8,000 members of the limb loss and limb difference community through the National Limb Loss Resource Center
• Organized and produced the largest National Conference in the organization’s history with record attendance
• Conducted the most peer visits in the organization’s history
• Distributed the most materials in the organization’s history
• Produced and released the Amputee Coalition Support App
• Relaunched the Hospital Partner program with improved benefits

Advocating for Change

• Launched the Lead Advocate program
• Worked with partners in the community to advocate for the inclusion of prosthetist notes in patients’ medical records

Organization positioned for growth

• Welcomed a new President and Chief Executive Officer, Mary Richards
• Re-acquired the Administration for Community Living cooperative agreement
• Began a new five-year strategic plan

The Amputee Coalition looks forward to delivering on its mission in 2020 with new leadership at the helm, strong strategic goals, and a vibrant, diverse community to serve.

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Chair, Board of Directors