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Do E-bike Bans Violate Amputees’ Rights?
When a town barred Beth Hudson, a below-knee amputee, from riding her e-bike, Hudson felt they were violating the ADA. She’s willing to take the
Prosthetic 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 access to prosthetic
Key Findings From the Hanger Institute’s Annual Report
Want a user-friendly summary of amputee-related research and clinical data? Look no further than the annual report released last week by the Hanger Institute for
How I Became an Amputee Punk
When Hugh Boyle was insulted as “a one-legged punk,” he laughed off the taunt and used it as inspiration for a line of merchandise “for
Do E-bike Bans Violate Amputees’ Rights?
When a town barred Beth Hudson, a below-knee amputee, from riding her e-bike, Hudson felt they were violating the ADA. She’s willing to take the city to court, if it comes to that.
Prosthetic 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 access to prosthetic devices for amputees.
Key Findings From the Hanger Institute’s Annual Report
Want a user-friendly summary of amputee-related research and clinical data? Look no further than the annual report released last week by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education.
How I Became an Amputee Punk
When Hugh Boyle was insulted as “a one-legged punk,” he laughed off the taunt and used it as inspiration for a line of merchandise “for amputees with attitude.” Here’s more about the brand.
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Why Do Women Get Less Effective Amputee Care?
It’s well documented that race, income, and geography can influence amputees’ health status. But there’s another fault line in patient outcomes, according to two new studies: sex.
Amputee Filmmakers Shine in 2024 Disability Film Challenge
It was another record-setting year for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, with 136 entries. And as always, films by amputee writers and directors stood out.
Amplitude’s Awareness Aces for #LLLDAM
To celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, we combed Amplitude’s print and digital archives to find amputees with unique ways of raising awareness about limb difference.
Disabled Vet Frances Rivera Has Wind in Her Sails
As one of the nation’s top amputee kiteboarders, Frances Rivera is way more comfortable gliding over water than snow. But as long as there’s speed and sunshine involved, count her in.
Do Running Blades Give Amputee Sprinters an Unfair Advantage?
Ever since Oscar Pistorius began racing nondisabled sprinters, sports scientists have been debating whether running blades give amputee athletes an unfair advantage.
Why Are You Getting Free Copies of Amplitude?
Starting with the March 2024 issue, free Display Copies of Amplitude—the O&P EDGE’s consumer-facing partner publication—will be mailed to every
Why Do Women Get Less Effective Amputee Care?
It’s well documented that race, income, and geography can influence amputees’ health status. But there’s another fault line in patient outcomes, according to two new studies: sex.
Amputee Filmmakers Shine in 2024 Disability Film Challenge
It was another record-setting year for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, with 136 entries. And as always, films by amputee writers and directors stood out.
Amplitude’s Awareness Aces for #LLLDAM
To celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, we combed Amplitude’s print and digital archives to find amputees with unique ways
Disabled Vet Frances Rivera Has Wind in Her Sails
As one of the nation’s top amputee kiteboarders, Frances Rivera is way more comfortable gliding over water than snow. But as long
Do Running Blades Give Amputee Sprinters an Unfair Advantage?
Ever since Oscar Pistorius began racing nondisabled sprinters, sports scientists have been debating whether running blades give amputee athletes an unfair advantage.
Why Are You Getting Free Copies of Amplitude?
Starting with the March 2024 issue, free Display Copies of Amplitude—the O&P EDGE’s consumer-facing partner publication—will be mailed to every O&P facility in the country. Thousands of clinicians already share
Why Are You Getting Free Copies of Amplitude?
Starting with the March 2024 issue, free Display Copies of Amplitude—the O&P EDGE’s consumer-facing partner publication—will be mailed to every O&P facility in the country. Thousands of clinicians already share
