Latest Amputee News
Behind the Mic: Where the Real Story Lives
In his new column for Amplitude, Rick Bontkowski, founder of the AMP’D UP211 podcast, explores the honest, unfiltered moments that don’t make the highlight
Limb Preservation Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
At its 40th Anniversary Gala, the Limb Preservation Foundation highlights four decades of innovation, community care, and evolving treatment for amputees and those facing
Rethinking Community Gardens for Accessibility
Accessible community gardens create space for people of all abilities to connect and heal. Here’s how inclusive design can make gardening possible—and powerful—for everyone.<!--
Adidas Joins Movement to Sell Single Shoes
Adidas joins a growing movement of brands offering single shoes, improving access for people with limb difference—though the option remains limited to select stores
Behind the Mic: Where the Real Story Lives
In his new column for Amplitude, Rick Bontkowski, founder of the AMP’D UP211 podcast, explores the honest, unfiltered moments that don’t make the highlight reel—but matter most.
Limb Preservation Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
At its 40th Anniversary Gala, the Limb Preservation Foundation highlights four decades of innovation, community care, and evolving treatment for amputees and those facing limb loss.
Rethinking Community Gardens for Accessibility
Accessible community gardens create space for people of all abilities to connect and heal. Here’s how inclusive design can make gardening possible—and powerful—for everyone.
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Defining ‘Reasonable Accommodations’
An upper-limb amputee shares how she defines “reasonable accommodations” in daily life, challenging one-size-fits-all accessibility and advocating for equal access.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter
GaitPulse App Helps Amputees Track Prosthetic Use
The GaitPulse app helps amputees track prosthetic fit, gait, and daily issues in real time—improving care, communication, and insurance approvals.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter
Travel Tips for Amputees: What to Know Before You Fly
Flying after limb loss can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. After a difficult first experience navigating airports, one
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb
Defining ‘Reasonable Accommodations’
An upper-limb amputee shares how she defines “reasonable accommodations” in daily life, challenging one-size-fits-all accessibility and advocating for equal access.
GaitPulse App Helps Amputees Track Prosthetic Use
The GaitPulse app helps amputees track prosthetic fit, gait, and daily issues in real time—improving care, communication, and insurance approvals.
Travel Tips for Amputees: What to Know Before You Fly
Flying after limb loss can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. After a difficult first experience navigating airports, one
Lights, Camera, Inclusion
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge just wrapped, bringing together filmmakers to create bold, inclusive short films in just five days. This
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb pain. “I’ve had pain before but it eventually went away. This is something that I knew was going to happen every single day.” Despite using various prescription pain medicines, nothing helped.
Taking Power Over Pain with Altius
Every evening when Jeff Pullen removed his prosthesis, he experienced an attack of severe phantom limb pain. “I’ve had pain before but it eventually went away. This is something that I knew was going to happen every single day.” Despite using various prescription pain medicines, nothing helped.
