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The first time I went to a prosthetic fitting, I was in third grade. I was born without my left hand and forearm, and honestly, I could get around just fine without a prosthetic. But from early on, there was ...
Stepping Aside
Although I have had athletic habits at times in my life, I am not by nature an athlete. Before I lost my leg, I used to walk down from the campus branch of the University Book Store in Seattle and ...
Peace Offerings
If you're wearing a prosthetic limb today—whether it’s a microprocessor knee, a bionic hand, or a carbon fiber running blade—it’s using technology that was shaped in some fundamental way by an American war ...
When the Cultural Tax Attacks
I’m standing in a conference space while people move around me. They’re mostly male, over 40, and nondisabled (or at least that’s my assumption at first glance), garbed in collared shirts and nice pants, drinks in hand ...
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
Education + Persistence = Authorization ...
The Economic Woes Of Being An Amputee
Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, and Threats to Your Financial Future ...
Vacation Time!
Tips for Making Your Trip More Enjoyable ...
