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Silver Linings Playlist: An Amputee's Songs of Healing

Silver Linings Playlist: An Amputee’s Songs of Healing

During my recovery from limb loss, I started a playlist to map out my feelings. And it helped. Anytime I heard a song that spoke to how I was feeling at that moment or that got stuck in my head, ...
Internalized Ableism and Limb Loss: Our Own Worst Enemies

Internalized Ableism and Limb Loss: Our Own Worst Enemies

A lot of amputees fall prey to internalized ableism without even knowing it. If you do this, you’re not just hurting yourself. You’re depriving society of your gifts ...
Paul Demeyer's Amputee Sketchbook

Paul Demeyer’s Amputee Sketchbook

Award-winning animator Paul Demeyer is working an illustrated memoir that documents his adaptations to limb loss and his ongoing search to find peace, balance, and spiritual meaning.  ...
Sam Tokita's Photography: What Lies Beneath the Surface of Disabled Bodies

Sam Tokita’s Photography: What Lies Beneath the Surface of Disabled Bodies

Amputee photographer and model Sam Tokita wants people to perceive disabled bodies in all their facets—not just the strength and beauty, but also the many layers beneath ...
Pathways to Employment After Limb Loss

Pathways to Employment After Limb Loss

By Elan Young Losing one or more limbs can send a person reeling. Along with learning how to manage pain, mobility, and accessibility can come fear about fitting back into the work world. Unfortunately, not everyone who experiences a sudden ...
Overturning Insurance Denials

Overturning Insurance Denials

Education + Persistence = Authorization ...
The Economic Woes Of Being An Amputee

The Economic Woes Of Being An Amputee

Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, and Threats to Your Financial Future ...
Vacation Time!

Vacation Time!

Tips for Making Your Trip More Enjoyable ...
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