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Report: Caregivers Need More Help
A leading caregiver advocacy organization released two new studies this week that shed light on the growing crisis facing family caregivers. Key finding: They
Federal Disability Benefits for Amputees: No Pain, No Gain
I spent 52 years avoiding the label “disabled,” but I finally I applied for SSDI because it’s a necessity. I’m grateful to say I
Amputee Actress Shaholly Ayers Makes Big-Screen Debut
Disability advocate and model Shaholly Ayers got her first feature-film acting credit in Atropia, the Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance. Last week the
Amputee Man’s Best Amputee Friend: Meet Cleo
Right after his amputation, Zach Monticello had told his wife: “If I ever find a three-legged dog, I would like to adopt it.” Exactly
Report: Caregivers Need More Help
A leading caregiver advocacy organization released two new studies this week that shed light on the growing crisis facing family caregivers. Key finding: They need more help.
Four Things to Know About Paralympic Skier Thomas Walsh
A childhood cancer survivor and above-knee amputee, Thomas Walsh is an all-around ski talent who can vie for the podium in all four alpine disciplines.
The Grandfather of Adaptive Skiing
Amputee skiing pioneer Paul Leimkuehler is the subject of Fresh Tracks, a documentary film about the history of adaptive skiing. The film was produced by his granddaughter, Katie Leimkuehler.
Federal Disability Benefits for Amputees: No Pain, No Gain
I spent 52 years avoiding the label “disabled,” but I finally I applied for SSDI because it’s a necessity. I’m grateful to say I can finally separate my worth from my self-sufficiency.
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Why Isn’t Speed Skating a Paralympic Sport?
Caitlin Conner spent years working on a speed skate for lower-limb amputees. Now she’s moving on to an even bigger project: getting speed skating established as
Amputee Actress Shaholly Ayers Makes Big-Screen Debut
Disability advocate and model Shaholly Ayers got her first feature-film acting credit in Atropia, the Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance. Last week the movie found
Amputee Man’s Best Amputee Friend: Meet Cleo
Right after his amputation, Zach Monticello had told his wife: “If I ever find a three-legged dog, I would like to adopt it.” Exactly one year
Disability Employment Hits New Highs
We’re halfway through National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the job data are refreshingly strong. According to the latest nTIDE report, workforce participation has never
Amputee Man’s Best Amputee Friend: Meet Cleo
Right after his amputation, Zach Monticello had told his wife: “If I ever find a three-legged dog, I would like to
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle.
Why Isn’t Speed Skating a Paralympic Sport?
Caitlin Conner spent years working on a speed skate for lower-limb amputees. Now she’s moving on to an even bigger project: getting speed skating established as a Paralympic sport.
Amputee Actress Shaholly Ayers Makes Big-Screen Debut
Disability advocate and model Shaholly Ayers got her first feature-film acting credit in Atropia, the Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance. Last week the movie found a distributor and will make its way into theaters before year’s end.
Amputee Man’s Best Amputee Friend: Meet Cleo
Right after his amputation, Zach Monticello had told his wife: “If I ever find a three-legged dog, I would like to
Disability Employment Hits New Highs
We’re halfway through National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the job data are refreshingly strong. According to the latest nTIDE
Amputee Man’s Best Amputee Friend: Meet Cleo
Right after his amputation, Zach Monticello had told his wife: “If I ever find a three-legged dog, I would like to
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the game by offering an innovative, easy-to-use solution that brings comfort, precision, and freedom back to everyday life.
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the game by offering an innovative, easy-to-use solution that brings comfort, precision, and freedom back to everyday life.
