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Congressional Caseworkers: How They Can Help
Created 3/2022 - A major responsibility for members of Congress is to provide service to their constituents back in their state or congressional district. ...continue.
How to Locate Resources in Your Area
Created 3/2022 - The National Limb Loss Resource Center® (NLLRC) is dedicated to helping those living with limb loss or limb difference, their families, and caregivers connect with resources at ...continue.
Skin Care 101
Created 3/2022 - Proper skin care is essential to the health and mobility of those living with limb loss or limb difference. Whether you have an upper limb or lower ...continue.
Higher Challenges – The Hip Disarticulation and Transpelvic Amputation Levels, Part 3
Volume 15 · Issue 1 · May/June 2005 - by Douglas G. Smith, MD - In discussing amputations of the lower limb, we’ve noted that each level has its own ...continue.
Higher Challenges – The Hip Disarticulation and Transpelvic Amputation Levels, Part 2
Volume 15 · Issue 1 · March/April 2005 - by Douglas G. Smith, MD - Age is a major factor in recovery and rehabilitation following any amputation, but its significance ...continue.
Youth and Family Webinar
Hillary Sussman, MSPT and author of the Adventures of Roxy Children’s book series and Cadie Jessup Ellis, a motivational speaker with a left above knee amputation. Discussed: How books can ...continue.
Veterans Webinar
In service of Veterans in the community and those who assist them, The Amputee Coalition discussed information about benefits with the Veterans Health Administration’s Amputation System of Care (ASoC). The ...continue.
Resources to Help Children Understand Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Updated 11/2021 - Reading encourages children’s imaginations to grow, and opens their world to new people, places and possibilities. Reading books about difficult concepts, such as limb difference, is a ...continue.
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Coverage
Updated 10/2021 - If you decide you need to sign up for a private health insurance plan, you may do so during open enrollment through the insurance exchanges, called marketplaces. ...continue.
Race and Ethnicity Disparities in Limb Loss
Updated 9/2021 - Over two million Americans live with limb loss and limb difference. But the risk is not the same for everyone. People of color are more likely to ...continue.
Obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License with Limb Loss or Limb Difference
Created 09/2021 - After an amputation surgery, people are often eager to start setting goals for “getting back to normal” or “finding their new normal.” One of the most important ...continue.
Medicare for People With Limb Loss/Limb Difference
Updated 9/2021 - It can sometimes be hard to understand what your options are under Medicare. This fact sheet will explain what Medicare is, what each Medicare plan offers, how ...continue.
Home and Community-Based Services
Created 8/2021 - Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are types of person-centered care delivered in the home and in the community. HCBS programs address the needs of people with functional ...continue.
Improving Well-Being Program Training
Published 5/17/2021 - Published This online tool is an opportunity for you to self-assess your own well being and identify resources and support that might be most helpful to you. ...continue.
The National Limb Loss Resource Center is Here for You
Published 4/28/2021 - The National Limb Loss Resource Center® (NLLRC) offers easy-to-understand educational resources, information, referrals, support groups, connections, and peer visits to support people living with limb loss or ...continue.
