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Federal Disability Benefits for Amputees: No Pain, No Gain
I spent 52 years avoiding the label “disabled,” but I finally I applied for SSDI because it’s a necessity. I’m grateful to say I

Amputee Actress Shaholly Ayers Makes Big-Screen Debut
Disability advocate and model Shaholly Ayers got her first feature-film acting credit in Atropia, the Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance. Last week the

Amputee Man’s Best Amputee Friend: Meet Cleo
Right after his amputation, Zach Monticello had told his wife: “If I ever find a three-legged dog, I would like to adopt it.” Exactly

Disability Employment Hits New Highs
We’re halfway through National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the job data are refreshingly strong. According to the latest nTIDE report, workforce participation

Federal Disability Benefits for Amputees: No Pain, No Gain
I spent 52 years avoiding the label “disabled,” but I finally I applied for SSDI because it’s a necessity. I’m grateful to say I can finally separate my worth from my self-sufficiency.

Amputee Actress Shaholly Ayers Makes Big-Screen Debut
Disability advocate and model Shaholly Ayers got her first feature-film acting credit in Atropia, the Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance. Last week the movie found a distributor and will make its way into theaters before year’s end.

Amputee Man’s Best Amputee Friend: Meet Cleo
Right after his amputation, Zach Monticello had told his wife: “If I ever find a three-legged dog, I would like to adopt it.” Exactly one year after his accident, he found Cleo.

Disability Employment Hits New Highs
We’re halfway through National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the job data are refreshingly strong. According to the latest nTIDE report, workforce participation has never been higher among adults with disabilities.
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An Amputee Advocate’s Trial by Fire in DC
Annika Berlin thought her DC fellowship would give her a high-level overview of federal disability policy. She ended up deep in the trenches, defending rights that

This Amputee Racer’s Living in the Fast Lane
Ten-year-old Pedro Cueto is the only adaptive driver on the international go-karting circuit. And he’s already set his sights on becoming the first amputee Formula 1

Violet Hall Is US ParaTrack’s New Kid in Town
A few short months ago, Violet Hall barely knew parasports were a thing. Now the 17-hear-old high school senior is in New Delhi for the World

Getting Back in the Saddle After My Amputation
After losing a leg to cancer, Kim Ousley assumed she would never ride a horse again. So she was surprised, anxious, and exhilarated to find herself

Violet Hall Is US ParaTrack’s New Kid in Town
A few short months ago, Violet Hall barely knew parasports were a thing. Now the 17-hear-old high school senior is in

The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle.

An Amputee Advocate’s Trial by Fire in DC
Annika Berlin thought her DC fellowship would give her a high-level overview of federal disability policy. She ended up deep in the trenches, defending rights that were codified decades ago.

This Amputee Racer’s Living in the Fast Lane
Ten-year-old Pedro Cueto is the only adaptive driver on the international go-karting circuit. And he’s already set his sights on becoming the first amputee Formula 1 driver.

Violet Hall Is US ParaTrack’s New Kid in Town
A few short months ago, Violet Hall barely knew parasports were a thing. Now the 17-hear-old high school senior is in

Getting Back in the Saddle After My Amputation
After losing a leg to cancer, Kim Ousley assumed she would never ride a horse again. So she was surprised, anxious,

Violet Hall Is US ParaTrack’s New Kid in Town
A few short months ago, Violet Hall barely knew parasports were a thing. Now the 17-hear-old high school senior is in

The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the game by offering an innovative, easy-to-use solution that brings comfort, precision, and freedom back to everyday life.

The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the game by offering an innovative, easy-to-use solution that brings comfort, precision, and freedom back to everyday life.

