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Women Prosthetists Are Making an Impact on Amputee Care
Female prosthetists are becoming more numerous and more influential within the profession. Amputees stand to benefit in some important ways from a more diverse workforce ...
Amputees Dress for Success on the Runway of Dreams
The Runway of Dreams Foundation’s annual New York Fashion Week show is always a happening, and never more so than in 2023. Meet three amputee models who will be participating in the show ...
The Lessons I Learned from African Amputees
Alexandra Capellini volunteered to share her personal experience of limb loss with Ethiopian amputees. She was blown away by the wisdom and friendship they shared in return ...
How to Be an Amputee With a Job
Before I became an amputee, I had never seen anyone with a visible disability in my industry. Would I be able to keep moving forward on my chosen career path on one leg? ...
Bespoke Bodies: The Art and Science of Prosthetic Limbs
Many of today’s prosthetic design concepts have their roots in World War I. A major museum exhibition opening in June 2023 connects the dots ...
Return Ascender: Kirstie Ennis Has Everest Back in Her Sights
Kirstie Ennis hopes to become the first American woman amputee to complete the Seven Summits. This month on Everest, she aims to complete her mission ...
Power to the People: Amputee Advocates Win Big in 2023
In half a dozen states this year, amputees, prosthetists, and other citizens are pushing legislators toward better, broader prosthetic insurance coverage ...
Amputees Are Taking the Plunge into Water Sports
Water sports have relatively low barriers to entry for amputees, and they’re rejuvenating for mind, body, and spirit. Here's how you can get involved ...
