inMotion Magazine

Community 3 CONTENTS Diamond Sponsors Platinum Sponsors The Amputee Coalition recognizes the following National Sponsors for their valuable support. Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Patron Sponsor Allcare Orthotic & Prosthetic Service, Proteor Lawall Prosthetics & Orthotics, LinerWand, Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics, Scheck & Siress DEPARTMENTS 4 Message from the President and CEO 6 Contributors 8 Events Calendar 10 Who Is Your Hero? Our Community Responds 12 Advocacy in Action Advocacy Creates Community 14 Let Your Voice Be Heard A Community of Support Helps with Healing 34 Advertiser Index SECTIONS 17 Family and Community November is Family Caregiver Month 18 Health and Wellness How to Build and Communicate with your Healthcare Team 20 Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference Skin-care Issues Related to Orthotic Device Wear 26 Service to Others VETSports Provides Community for Veterans 30 Technology From Video Games to Amputees: 3D-Motion Capture (MoCap) is Changing Amputee Assessment 32 Outlook Eliminate Disparities in Health Care FEATURES 24 What Does Community Mean to People Living with Limb Loss or Limb Difference? 24 26 20 32