inMotion Magazine

Living the Dream 3 CONTENTS Platinum Sponsors The Amputee Coalition recognizes the following National Sponsors for their valuable support. Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Patron Sponsor American Board for Certification in OP&P, Kenney Orthopedics, Proteor Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics, Scheck & Siress Cover photo provided by Morgan Stickn ey. DEPARTMENTS 4 Message From the Editor 6 Contributors 8 Events Calendar 10 Who Is Your Amputee Hero? Courage in the Face of Adversity 12 Special Message: Why Limb Loss Awareness Month Matters 14 Advocacy in Action Raising Your Voice for Advocacy 16 Amplify Working to Achieve the Dream of Insurance Fairness for All Amputees 46 Advertiser Index SECTIONS 26 Living With Limb Loss Amputee Artists: (re) Discovering the Creative Voice 32 Family Matters Little Dreamers, Big Dreams 34 Honor, Valor, Sacrifice Fighting for a Dream 36 Health & Well-Being Clinical Practice Guidelines: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team 40 Technology Telemedicine: How to Make It Work for Your Prosthetic Care 44 Perspectives If I Can, You Can! FEATURES 18 Smart Amputation: Gaining From Loss 22 In Pursuit of the Seven Summits 18 10 22