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Community Health Workers Fact Sheet

Introduction   There are many resources available for community health workers (CHWs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a CHW is a front-line public health worker who ...continue.

Congenital Limb Deficiencies and Acquired Amputations in Childhood

Volume 18 · Issue 1 · January/February 2006 - by Douglas G. Smith, MD - Limb loss is always devastating, both physically and emotionally. I’ve frequently told patients who have ...continue.

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.

Connecting Online for People With Limb Loss

Last updated 03/2012 - Support from a local amputee group is not always available. The following are online communication resources for amputees, caregivers, friends and family members of amputees who ...continue.

Coping With Aging and Amputation

Senior Step – Volume 1, 2004 - by Omal Bani Saberi, LCSW, CCHT - “To grow old is to pass from passion to compassion.” – Albert Camus We all get ...continue.

Covid-19: Returning Back to Work

Created 10/2022 - There are many programs, organizations, and resources available to assist employers and employees (including Public Health professionals) with returning to work after the COVID-19 pandemic. The following ...continue.

Dealing With Grief and Depression

Senior Step – Volume 1, 2004 - by Omal Bani Saberi, LCSW, CCHT - When a part of our body is lost, we experience a grieving process that is not ...continue.

Disabilities and Accommodations in Higher Education

Created 03/2020 Introduction Prospective college students with disabilities will find that many campuses are equipped with offices and services that address accessibility, accommodation, and assistive technology for a diverse range ...continue.

Donning an AK prosthesis with a full suction socket

Narrated by Paddy Rossbach, this is part of a series of demonstrations designed to help individuals learn to manage after a lower-limb amputation. ...continue.

Emotional Recovery

Updated 10/2023 Introduction Losing a limb is a life-changing experience. This process can affect nearly every aspect of an individual’s life ranging from work and play to friends and family. ...continue.

Exploring the YEP & WFD Department and 2024 Youth Camp

Meet the YEP & WFD department team members and gain a better understanding of the work our department does. Gain insight into all the departmental resources, activities, and opportunities that ...continue.

Finding Your Voice: Career Pathways Workshop

Curious about navigating a career with a disability? AC team members discuss their personal journeys with a disability in the workforce. This session provides attendees with practical insight on a ...continue.

Getting Appropriate Physical Therapy

Volume 19 · Issue 3 · May/June 2009 - by Scott Waite, MPT - Appropriate physical therapy is crucial to both the physical and emotional lives of people who must ...continue.

Getting Behind the Wheel with Limb Loss and Limb Difference

Created 12/2020 - Hitting the open road is about as American as apple pie, baseball, and summer family cookouts. The United States is known for having a robust and vibrant ...continue.

Getting up from the floor

Narrated by Paddy Rossbach, this is part of a series of demonstrations designed to help individuals learn to manage after a lower-limb amputation. ...continue.