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Young Voices, Big Impact: Inside the AC Conference Roundtable
What happens when young adults with limb loss come together in one room? At the Amputee Coalition’s National Conference, one early morning roundtable sparked
Taxing Matters: What Amputees Should Know for 2025 Filing
The cost of living with limb loss adds up, but some of it could come back to you. Prosthetics, repairs, and travel for care
The Hidden Bias Amputees Face in Job InterviewsÂ
A job interview is already a high-stakes performance—but for amputees, it can quickly become something else entirely. From subtle bias to outright mishandling, the
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel’s Historic Shot
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel didn’t set out to make history—but her first collegiate basket did just that. Now, the Lesley University guard is redefining what’s possible
Young Voices, Big Impact: Inside the AC Conference Roundtable
What happens when young adults with limb loss come together in one room? At the Amputee Coalition’s National Conference, one early morning roundtable sparked honest conversations about identity, advocacy, and everyday challenges—from dating to workplace accommodations.
Taxing Matters: What Amputees Should Know for 2025 Filing
The cost of living with limb loss adds up, but some of it could come back to you. Prosthetics, repairs, and travel for care may qualify—are you claiming everything available this tax season?
The Hidden Bias Amputees Face in Job InterviewsÂ
A job interview is already a high-stakes performance—but for amputees, it can quickly become something else entirely. From subtle bias to outright mishandling, the process often exposes gaps employers aren’t prepared to face.
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel’s Historic Shot
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel didn’t set out to make history—but her first collegiate basket did just that. Now, the Lesley University guard is redefining what’s possible on and off the court.
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Why Aren’t Smart Sockets Widely Used?
Smart prosthetic sockets promise to detect pressure, moisture, and skin issues before they become serious—but most remain stuck in the lab. Why aren’t they more widely
Amputee’s Mississippi Journey Inspires New Book
In 2020, bilateral amputee Nate Denofre paddled 2,300 miles down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico alongside his wife Christa—who had never
In Prosthesis Selection, Knowledge Is Power
Your first prosthetics appointment can feel overwhelming. Now the largest global survey ever conducted on lower-limb prosthetic selection wants to hear
A Chance to Change the Future of Prosthetic Care
Selecting a prosthetic device is one of the most significant choices a person with limb loss
Why Aren’t Smart Sockets Widely Used?
Smart prosthetic sockets promise to detect pressure, moisture, and skin issues before they become serious—but most remain stuck in the lab. Why aren’t they more widely used?
Amputee’s Mississippi Journey Inspires New Book
In 2020, bilateral amputee Nate Denofre paddled 2,300 miles down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico alongside his wife Christa—who had never paddled before—and their dog Marci. Storms, illness, and a snapped prosthetic nearly ended the journey more than once, but strangers known as River Angels helped carry them forward. Now the couple revisits the adventure in their new book.
In Prosthesis Selection, Knowledge Is Power
Your first prosthetics appointment can feel overwhelming. Now the largest global survey ever conducted on lower-limb prosthetic selection wants to hear
A Chance to Change the Future of Prosthetic Care
Selecting a prosthetic device is one of the most significant choices a person with limb loss will make. And yet numerous
A Chance to Change the Future of Prosthetic Care
Selecting a prosthetic device is one of the most significant choices a person with limb loss will make. And yet numerous studies suggest that many amputees don’t feel fully involved in that decision.
A Chance to Change the Future of Prosthetic Care
Selecting a prosthetic device is one of the most significant choices a person with limb loss will make. And yet numerous studies suggest that many amputees don’t feel fully involved in that decision.
