Amplitude 24/7 May 2021

Case Clothed

Brittany Burke takes amputee fashions personally. Her newly launched Uniteable clothing line is setting new standards for inclusivity. bit.ly/3kLSMhX

The Bucket List

The next two boxes to check for Brian Bell:

1. lead Team USA to its second straight gold in wheelchair hoops
2. turn US viewers on to the sport bit.ly/3tIaqqu

ADA 2.0

Nicole Kelly is the same age as the Americans With Disabilities Act. She’s grown and evolved, but the law hasn’t. Time for a reboot? bit.ly/3tEqSrK

Whole Lotta Love

Ezra Frech’s heart kind of broke when the Paralympics got postponed. But he rebounded fast, as teenagers do—and he’s stronger for the experience. bit.ly/3s347x2

Take A Hike, COVID

The pandemic wrecked Bjoern Eser’s trail ambitions in 2020. But he’s back on the march this year, leaving COVID further in the distance with each step. bit.ly/3tGQF2a

Show and Tell

Amputees have been appearing on reality TV for two decades. Here are six who got lots of screen time and changed perceptions of limb loss. bit.ly/3mq2s2s

Back to Where He Once Belonged

After a decade on tour as a rock guitarist, Dan Aid returned to his acting roots. Finding authentic disabled characters to play hasn’t been easy. bit.ly/2Qrev41

Zero Limbs in Zero Gravity

Elon Musk will soon be sending civilians into outer space, and one of the earliest passengers might be quadruple amputee Philippe Croizon. bit.ly/390jgI1

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