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Looking for the Helpers
In tough times like these, we can seek comfort in the words of our favorite cardigan-wearing children’s TV program host, Mr. Rogers. Specifically, we may remember the famous quote he
More Than a Cover
Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them. Regardless of the type of amputation surgery you’ve had, getting dressed will still be a part of your activities of daily living
Fashion Forward
Disability fashion styling trailblazer Stephanie Thomas is living her purpose. Thomas carries herself with confidence and poise and says she is happy to be fulfilling her destiny as she bridges
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
The Bionic Bunch Volume 1: Mayhem at the Toronto Fair
Children with disabilities struggle to find books that feature characters that look like them in the roles they love. Released in May, Mayhem at the Toronto Fair is the first book in
Use Tracking Tools to Help You Meet Your Activity Goals
Whether you are still self-quarantining or not, it’s important to continue to get the proper amount of physical activity to maintain good health. For information about the national guidelines for
Adaptive vs Inclusive: Words Matter
Retailers and brands such as Kohl’s, Nike, Target, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zappos have recently launched adaptive apparel lines, and economists have predicted that the US adaptive clothing market could grow to
Navigating the Confusing World of Amputee Acronyms
Ever been reading an amputee-related magazine, blog, or social media post and seen DBKA, RAEA, O&P, CPO, PT, OT, BBKA, LEA, LLE, or BEA? What? Did you feel like you were
Coming Full Circle: From Being Helped to Helping Others
Richard Lucas Slusher, 27, was born missing his right arm below the elbow. Amplitude spoke with Richard about his experiences and inspiration to help other amputees. How did your parents
Single and The Retreat
If you’d like to see more amputees portrayed by amputees in film, you might be interested in the 15-minute film Single and the new web series The Retreat, from BlackOak TV. SINGLE is the
Limb Loss Doesn’t End Model’s Dream
After losing her left leg as a result of being hit by an intoxicated driver in December 2014, 20-year-old Paola Antonini was forced to reevaluate and rebuild her life. The Brazilian
Good and Bad News on the Film Front
How little—and how—people with disabilities are portrayed in films has long been criticized. This year, however, the See Jane 2020 Report from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media offers a
The Bionic Bunch Volume 1: Mayhem at the Toronto Fair
Children with disabilities struggle to find books that feature characters that look like them in the roles they love. Released in May, Mayhem at the Toronto Fair is the first book in
Use Tracking Tools to Help You Meet Your Activity Goals
Whether you are still self-quarantining or not, it’s important to continue to get the proper amount of physical activity to maintain good health. For information about the national guidelines for
Adaptive vs Inclusive: Words Matter
Retailers and brands such as Kohl’s, Nike, Target, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zappos have recently launched adaptive apparel lines, and economists have predicted that the US adaptive clothing market could grow to
Navigating the Confusing World of Amputee Acronyms
Ever been reading an amputee-related magazine, blog, or social media post and seen DBKA, RAEA, O&P, CPO, PT, OT, BBKA, LEA, LLE, or BEA? What? Did you feel like you were
Coming Full Circle: From Being Helped to Helping Others
Richard Lucas Slusher, 27, was born missing his right arm below the elbow. Amplitude spoke with Richard about his experiences and inspiration to help other amputees. How did your parents
Single and The Retreat
If you’d like to see more amputees portrayed by amputees in film, you might be interested in the 15-minute film Single and the new web series The Retreat, from BlackOak TV. SINGLE is the
Limb Loss Doesn’t End Model’s Dream
After losing her left leg as a result of being hit by an intoxicated driver in December 2014, 20-year-old Paola Antonini was forced to reevaluate and rebuild her life. The Brazilian
Good and Bad News on the Film Front
How little—and how—people with disabilities are portrayed in films has long been criticized. This year, however, the See Jane 2020 Report from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media offers a
