News and Perspectives

As storm season begins in earnest, make sure to have a plan and know where you can find help. Take the time to learn more about disaster recovery and disaster preparedness. If you have need help now, visit these links and review ...continue.

Bill ensures a more transparent process for local coverage determinations. The Amputee Coalition urges the Senate to take action following House passage. ...continue.

San Antonio, West Orange and New Orleans are on our travel list! Join us to explore living well with limb loss. Great presenters, exhibitors, and adaptive activities – and lunch – make for a power-packed day. Learn more (and RSVP) today. ...continue.

This recorded webinar, presented by the nonprofit Legal Aid at Work, provides practical information about your rights and housing under Title II. ...continue.

Following on the heels of successful passage of Insurance Fairness legislation in Connecticut, insurance fairness is in motion in three states. ...continue.

On July 12 we will be holding the opening ceremony for our 2018 National Conference. The Amputee Coalition’s first gatherings occurred in 1986 and numbered fewer than 50 people. Today, the attendees numbers top 1,000 and the events include educational session, technology demonstrations, a ...continue.

The Amputee Coalition created two scholarships on behalf of Scott Decker and Christina Skoski. Both physicians, they and their families want to help young people with limb loss to achieve and give back to their communities. ...continue.

A voice for those requiring artistic and humanitarian rehabilitation has been silenced. Al was at the forefront of amputee consumer advocacy through his work at Ottobock and his advice and leadership in partnership with Mary Novotny during the development of what would ...continue.

Last night the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long awaited Lower Limb Prosthetic Workgroup Consensus Document (Consensus Document). This document was the product of the Lower Limb Prosthetic Interagency Workgroup that was created in response to the backlash ...continue.

On Friday, May 25, Governor Malloy of Connecticut signed Connecticut Senate Bill 376. This is the first state legislation passed since 2013 related to ensuring access to care and it signals a return to prioritizing state and grassroots engagement that had shifted ...continue.

The Amputee Coalition is the nation’s leading organization that serves people affected by limb loss and limb difference. In this role, it is leading a fourth Limb Loss Task Force to identify ways to improve the quality of evidence needed to optimize ...continue.

April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, and it’s all about telling our story. Individual stories of loss and recovery, stories about the Amputee Coalition and stories about how we move on with life after limb loss. ...continue.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Brian and Tammy’s passing. They both contributed their talents and hearts to make the world a better place, enriching the limb loss community in the process. They will be missed. ...continue.

Two amputees inspired by Winter the dolphin will meet their hero at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Wednesday, April 11, during Limb Loss Awareness Month. ...continue.

This January I had my sixth child, Ever Grey. As soon as the doctors handed her to me I knew something was different about her. ...continue.

World-class athletes highlight the need for the prosthetic care people need to live the life they choose. ...continue.

The Winter Paralympics are around the corner! This is an exciting time for anyone who could be considered an adaptive individual – whether you’re living with limb loss/limb difference or another “disability” the Paralympics are a reminder of what’s possible when you’re ...continue.

This is the second in a two-article series about getting started with physical activity with amputation. Our first article pertained to getting approval from your medical team, and examining your goals and motives for getting started with a physical activity as an ...continue.

Upon reading that former Aetna Medical Director Dr. Jay Ken Iinuma admitted that "he never looked at patients' records when deciding whether to approve or deny care" initial responses ranged from shock and surprise to cynical nods. "Based on the amount of ...continue.

In previous articles, I’ve covered various aspects of conquering mindset limitations when it comes to getting physically active and setting fitness goals as a person with an amputation. ...continue.