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Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2023
Our annual holiday gift-giving checklist for amputees is as random as ever. You’ll find plenty of stuff for your wardrobe, bookshelf, kitchen, garden, bedroom, and

How I Fell in Love With Amputee Soccer
Elayna Alexandra avoided sports growing up, especially those that involved a ball. But now, as an amputee, she has found joy in belonging to a

Rising Amputee Athletes Shine in Parapan American Games
The Parapan American Games have routinely served as a springboard to future Paralympic glory. Meet the amputee athletes who positioned themselves to contend for the

Albert Lin Nearly Lost His Leg (Again) on “Lost Cities”
In Lost Cities Revealed, amputee explorer Albert Lin shares deep narratives about the collective wisdom that connects ancient civilizations to people of the present day.

Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2023
Our annual holiday gift-giving checklist for amputees is as random as ever. You’ll find plenty of stuff for your wardrobe, bookshelf, kitchen, garden, bedroom, and beyond.

How I Fell in Love With Amputee Soccer
Elayna Alexandra avoided sports growing up, especially those that involved a ball. But now, as an amputee, she has found joy in belonging to a team that breaks down boundaries unites people in a common goal.

Rising Amputee Athletes Shine in Parapan American Games
The Parapan American Games have routinely served as a springboard to future Paralympic glory. Meet the amputee athletes who positioned themselves to contend for the podium in Paris next summer.

Albert Lin Nearly Lost His Leg (Again) on “Lost Cities”
In Lost Cities Revealed, amputee explorer Albert Lin shares deep narratives about the collective wisdom that connects ancient civilizations to people of the present day. “We are part of lots of souls,” he tells Amplitude.
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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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.