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Amputee Actors Return to Work as Hollywood Strike Ends
When the actors’ strike settled and performers resumed promoting their work, we quickly learned about 5 new movies and TV series that feature amputee actors.

Overcoming the 5 Main Obstacles to Amputee Fitness
Almost everyone, whether disabled or nondisabled, faces hurdles to staying physically fit. But amputees and other people with disabilities face additional obstacles. Here are the

How Awesome of a Deal Is an Amplitude Subscription?
At $10 for a one-year subscription (six issues), Amplitude’s Early Bird discount is a pretty incredible deal. For $1.67 an issue, or 83 cents a

The Pros and Cons of Whiz-Bang Amputee Technology
In “Against Technoableism,” amputee author Ashley Shew draws a sharp line between technology that herds disabled bodies toward nondisabled standards, and that which liberates people

Amputee Actors Return to Work as Hollywood Strike Ends
When the actors’ strike settled and performers resumed promoting their work, we quickly learned about 5 new movies and TV series that feature amputee actors.

Overcoming the 5 Main Obstacles to Amputee Fitness
Almost everyone, whether disabled or nondisabled, faces hurdles to staying physically fit. But amputees and other people with disabilities face additional obstacles. Here are the five biggest barriers.

How Awesome of a Deal Is an Amplitude Subscription?
At $10 for a one-year subscription (six issues), Amplitude’s Early Bird discount is a pretty incredible deal. For $1.67 an issue, or 83 cents a month, you get a steady supply of amputee stories that nobody else is telling.

The Pros and Cons of Whiz-Bang Amputee Technology
In “Against Technoableism,” amputee author Ashley Shew draws a sharp line between technology that herds disabled bodies toward nondisabled standards, and that which liberates people with disabilities to live their lives as they choose.
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Derek Loccident Jumps to the Front of the Line
Former football player Derek Loccident had to learn the value of patience after becoming an amputee. The lesson paid off in a big way at this summer’s World Para Athletic Championships.

Best Halloween Costumes by Amputees in 2023
The river of amusing, exotic, hilarious, and downright weird amputee Halloween costume ideas flows wide and deep. Certain guises can only be pulled off convincingly by someone who’s lost a limb or two.

Insurance Coverage for Amputees: 2024 Legislation Tracker
Use Amplitude’s state-by-state bill tracker to follow the progress of 2024’s So Every Body Can Move bills, which are designed to expand

Limb Loss Survivor Advocates for Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
The Limb Loss and Preservation Registry aggregates, de-identifies, and manipulates the data to analyze what will improve

Derek Loccident Jumps to the Front of the Line
Former football player Derek Loccident had to learn the value of patience after becoming an amputee. The lesson paid off in a big way at this summer’s World Para Athletic Championships.

Best Halloween Costumes by Amputees in 2023
The river of amusing, exotic, hilarious, and downright weird amputee Halloween costume ideas flows wide and deep. Certain guises can only be pulled off convincingly by someone who’s lost a limb or two.

Insurance Coverage for Amputees: 2024 Legislation Tracker
Use Amplitude’s state-by-state bill tracker to follow the progress of 2024’s So Every Body Can Move bills, which are designed to expand

Insurance Coverage for Amputees: 2024 Legislation Tracker
Use Amplitude’s state-by-state bill tracker to follow the progress of 2024’s So Every Body Can Move bills, which are designed to expand

Limb Loss Survivor Advocates for Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
The Limb Loss and Preservation Registry aggregates, de-identifies, and manipulates the data to analyze what will improve care for particular subpopulations of people with and facing limb loss.

Limb Loss Survivor Advocates for Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
The Limb Loss and Preservation Registry aggregates, de-identifies, and manipulates the data to analyze what will improve care for particular subpopulations of people with and facing limb loss.