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Adaptive Adventures is Making Trails More Accessible
Amplitude writer Kim Ousley explores how Adaptive Adventures is expanding adaptive hiking, equipment, and trail access
Life After Amputation: Becoming the Person You Once Needed
Nearly 10 years after losing his leg, Rick Bontkowski reflects on life after amputation, acceptance, community,
When Amputees Become Socially Isolated
What helps amputees stay connected? A look at the barriers to social participation and how greater
ForMotion: Delivering Compassionate, Innovative “Whole Person” O&P Care
ForMotion is a global network of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) clinics that operates nearly 200 locations
Adaptive Adventures is Making Trails More Accessible
Amplitude writer Kim Ousley explores how Adaptive Adventures is expanding adaptive hiking, equipment, and trail access to help amputees and others with physical disabilities enjoy the outdoors.
When Amputees Become Socially Isolated
What helps amputees stay connected? A look at the barriers to social participation and how greater accessibility can open doors to community and belonging.
ForMotion: Delivering Compassionate, Innovative “Whole Person” O&P Care
ForMotion is a global network of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) clinics that operates nearly 200 locations worldwide, including over 70 locations throughout the United States. We were founded over 50 years ago by a prosthetist and inventor who was also an amputee himself, and we remain committed to delivering exceptional O&P care and transforming people’s mobility through the principles of respect, curiosity, empathy, and courage.
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Amputee Soccer’s World Cup Moment
By Melissa Bean It’s not new news in the amputee community, but we are just weeks away from the 2026
Connecticut Passes So Every BODY Can Move
Connecticut passes So Every BODY Can Move legislation, expanding insurance coverage and access to activity-specific prosthetic
Gold Medalist Designs Her Own AFOs
Winter Paralympian Sydney Peterson uses 3D printing and engineering to design custom AFOs for skiing, running,
Katie Bondy Finds Freedom Through Amputee Soccer
Follow Team USA amputee soccer player Katie Bondy’s journey from spina bifida and amputation to the
Amputee Soccer’s World Cup Moment
By Melissa Bean It’s not new news in the amputee community, but we are just weeks away from the 2026 World Amputee
Connecticut Passes So Every BODY Can Move
Connecticut passes So Every BODY Can Move legislation, expanding insurance coverage and access to activity-specific prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Katie Bondy Finds Freedom Through Amputee Soccer
Follow Team USA amputee soccer player Katie Bondy’s journey from spina bifida and amputation to the international stage
