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Porter Ellett Is Running Out of Fingers
Only a few people have been present for all three of the KC Chiefs recent Super Bowl wins. Assistant coach Porter Ellett—an upper-limb amputee—is

The Future Dawns for Victoria Canal
Despite glowing reviews for her first album, “Slowly It Dawns,” Victoria Canal thinks people with disabilities have a particular obligation to continue challenging themselves.<!--

Cybernetic Sound Unlocks Disabled Musicians’ Talent
There won’t be any Grammy Awards handed out Sunday night for musicians with disabilities. But amputee drum wizard Jason Barnes hopes to see an

Why Is Colorado Unsure About Insurance Reform?
Eighteen months ago, Colorado’s legislature passed a prosthetic insurance reform bill by a vote of 96-1. But a state agency has reservations about implementing

Porter Ellett Is Running Out of Fingers
Only a few people have been present for all three of the KC Chiefs recent Super Bowl wins. Assistant coach Porter Ellett—an upper-limb amputee—is the one you’ve never heard of.

The Future Dawns for Victoria Canal
Despite glowing reviews for her first album, “Slowly It Dawns,” Victoria Canal thinks people with disabilities have a particular obligation to continue challenging themselves.

Cybernetic Sound Unlocks Disabled Musicians’ Talent
There won’t be any Grammy Awards handed out Sunday night for musicians with disabilities. But amputee drum wizard Jason Barnes hopes to see an adaptive category at the Grammys before long.

Why Is Colorado Unsure About Insurance Reform?
Eighteen months ago, Colorado’s legislature passed a prosthetic insurance reform bill by a vote of 96-1. But a state agency has reservations about implementing the law. Why?
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A Pivotal Year for Prosthetic Insurance Reform
Amputee advocates expect as many as 20 states to consider prosthetic insurance reform legislation in 2025. What’s happening in your state, and how can you help

Can Public Transit Reduce Amputation Rates?
Millions of Americans skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation and suffer adverse health outcomes as a result. What role does this dynamic play in

Best Technology for Amputees at CES 2025
As usual, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased some exciting new amputee-facing technology. The star of the 2025 show, a

Prostheses Anchored to the Bone
Osseointegration connects a prosthesis directly to the bone, a revolution in the field of amputee care.

A Pivotal Year for Prosthetic Insurance Reform
Amputee advocates expect as many as 20 states to consider prosthetic insurance reform legislation in 2025. What’s happening in your state, and how can you help push bills through the legislature?

Can Public Transit Reduce Amputation Rates?
Millions of Americans skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation and suffer adverse health outcomes as a result. What role does this dynamic play in causing limb loss?

Best Technology for Amputees at CES 2025
As usual, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased some exciting new amputee-facing technology. The star of the 2025 show, a

Best Technology for Amputees at CES 2025
As usual, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased some exciting new amputee-facing technology. The star of the 2025 show, a

Prostheses Anchored to the Bone
Osseointegration connects a prosthesis directly to the bone, a revolution in the field of amputee care. Cedars-Sinai is one of the few facilities in the country currently performing the surgery.

Prostheses Anchored to the Bone
Osseointegration connects a prosthesis directly to the bone, a revolution in the field of amputee care. Cedars-Sinai is one of the few facilities in the country currently performing the surgery.