LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Eman Rimawi-Doster’s Declaration of Independence
Eman Rimawi-Doster thinks Centers for Independent Living can help amputees live better lives, have more fun, and bring disability into ...
All-Terrain Chairs (ATCs) Let Amputees Explore Wilderness
All-terrain chairs (aka trackchairs) enable amputees, wheelchair users, and other people with disabilities to enjoy the wilderness. And they’re becoming ...
Amputee Resource Directory Makes It Easy to Find Amputee Programs
Amplitude teamed up with the Liner Wand to create our new amputee community resource directory so you can find information ...
A One-minute Manifesto for Caregivers
Peter Rosenberger’s new book, A Minute for Caregivers, offers short, accessible chapters with practical words to help you navigate everyday ...
