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Roliner Smart Socket May Reach UK Consumers This Year
A silicone liner that constantly monitors the size and shape of an amputee’s residual limb could vastly reduce the blisters, sores, rashes, and other

These 17 Members of Congress Need to Hear From Amputees. Now.
Next Monday, a key Congressional subcommittee will decide whether to sustain funding for the National Limb Loss Resource Center. The subcommittee’s 17 members are

Crip Trip Offers a Hilarious Look at a Serious Issue
What’s so funny about a quadruple amputee and a stroke survivor road-tripping across North America, collecting horror stories about caregiving and disability? Tune in

Congress Trims Medicaid, Other Amputee-Serving Programs
After months of debate , Congress finally passed a gigantic package of tax and spending cuts last week. The legislation slashes federal investments in

Roliner Smart Socket May Reach UK Consumers This Year
A silicone liner that constantly monitors the size and shape of an amputee’s residual limb could vastly reduce the blisters, sores, rashes, and other insults caused by ill-fitting sockets.

These 17 Members of Congress Need to Hear From Amputees. Now.
Next Monday, a key Congressional subcommittee will decide whether to sustain funding for the National Limb Loss Resource Center. The subcommittee’s 17 members are under pressure to defund the NLLRC.

Crip Trip Offers a Hilarious Look at a Serious Issue
What’s so funny about a quadruple amputee and a stroke survivor road-tripping across North America, collecting horror stories about caregiving and disability? Tune in to Crip Trip and you’ll get the picture in about half a minute.

Congress Trims Medicaid, Other Amputee-Serving Programs
After months of debate , Congress finally passed a gigantic package of tax and spending cuts last week. The legislation slashes federal investments in health care, nutrition programs, education, and other services that many amputees depend on.
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Getting Into the Swim of Things
Prosthetic limbs and water generally don’t go together. Neither do stereotypical “beach bod” images and limb difference. Here are one amputee’s tips for enjoying the water

Amputee Stars Shine on Forbes Accessibility List
Last week Forbes released its inaugural Accessibility 100. The list included about a dozen people and organizations that focus primarily on limb loss; you’ve read about

Targeted MN Legislators Were Staunch Amputee Allies
John Hoffman, who was critically wounded in a politically motivated attack, was the lead sponsor of Minnesota’s amputee-friendly So EveryBODY Can Move legislation.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings

Amputee Skywalker Discovers the Joys of Highlining
Two amputees and three other people with disabilities gathered in Moab last weekend to try highlining with the world-renowned Faith Dickey. The results were nothing short

Targeted MN Legislators Were Staunch Amputee Allies
John Hoffman, who was critically wounded in a politically motivated attack, was the lead sponsor of Minnesota’s amputee-friendly So EveryBODY Can

The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle.

Getting Into the Swim of Things
Prosthetic limbs and water generally don’t go together. Neither do stereotypical “beach bod” images and limb difference. Here are one amputee’s tips for enjoying the water this summer.

Amputee Stars Shine on Forbes Accessibility List
Last week Forbes released its inaugural Accessibility 100. The list included about a dozen people and organizations that focus primarily on limb loss; you’ve read about most of them in Amplitude.

Targeted MN Legislators Were Staunch Amputee Allies
John Hoffman, who was critically wounded in a politically motivated attack, was the lead sponsor of Minnesota’s amputee-friendly So EveryBODY Can

Amputee Skywalker Discovers the Joys of Highlining
Two amputees and three other people with disabilities gathered in Moab last weekend to try highlining with the world-renowned Faith Dickey.

Targeted MN Legislators Were Staunch Amputee Allies
John Hoffman, who was critically wounded in a politically motivated attack, was the lead sponsor of Minnesota’s amputee-friendly So EveryBODY Can

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.