In the blink of an eye, we have entered a New Year! The Amputee Coalition Peer Support team has hit …
Online Support for People with Diabetes
Updated 07/2019 –
Diabetes can contribute to complications such as neuropathy and vascular disease, which often lead to limb loss. Getting support from others with diabetes can help you better manage your condition and help you prevent complications in the future. The following are online resources, support groups, blogs and forums for people with diabetes who wish to communicate with others sharing similar experiences.
Second Life® – An Opportunity for Virtual Support and Education
Created 10/2015 –
Second Life is a virtual world that was created by Linden Lab in 2003. What is a virtual world? It is similar to the real world we live in except it is accessed by a computer. People are represented as avatars which are digital versions of themselves.
How to Start and Manage a Support Group
If you are starting a support group, you may have many questions and decisions to make. The Amputee Coalition has ...
Register/Update Your Support Group
By registering your support group with the Amputee Coalition, you are joining a nationwide network of people who help individuals ...
Support Group Network
Amputee support groups provide an invaluable place for new amputees and their family members to connect with others who have overcome similar challenges. With over 260 support groups registered with the Amputee Coalition, amputees across the country are receiving the support vital for recovery.
Support Group Meetings
Register/Update Your Support Group Please note that registered support groups are not managed directly by the Amputee Coalition. As more ...
How to Find Support
Whether you, a friend, or family member is facing amputation or has been impacted by limb loss or limb difference ...
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 limb difference no matter where they are on their journey.
Advocacy Resources
Advocacy resources encompass a wide range of tools and information that support the limb loss and limb difference community in ...