inMotion Magazine

Living Informed 5 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 Steve Doudt. DEPARTMENTS 3 Message From the Editor 6 Contributors 8 Events Calendar 10 Who Is Your Amputee Hero? Being Informed Changed My Life 12 Advocacy in Action Amplify Your Story Through Advocacy 14 Amplify Amplify With Partnerships 46 Advertiser Index SECTIONS 26 Living With Limb Loss Being Informed 32 Family Matters Supporting Success 34 Honor, Valor, Sacrifice Finding Strength in Connections 36 Health & Well-Being The Amputee Coalition Announces 14 New Hospital Partnerships Across the Country 38 Technology Pain Control with Peripheral Nerve Stimulation 42 Perspectives Exploring Workplace Injury and Amputation FEATURES 16 A Story of Perseverance 20 Surviving Disaster 16 20 32