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 ...
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
Enhancing The Durability Of Your Locking/Quick-Change Wrist Unit
Although locking/quick-change wrist units are highly beneficial to upper-limb prosthesis wearers, the devices are easily damaged and may need to ...
Getting A Wheelchair For Less-Or Free
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Getting A Wheelchair For Less—Or Free
The price of manual, electric, and sports wheelchairs can vary dramatically. Some low-tech manual wheelchairs can cost as little as ...
Five Keys To My Success
By Herb Kolodny In the July/August issue of Amplitude, I discussed how I changed direction after my amputation and, by ...
Nonprofit Organization Seeks To Change Lives Through Fitness Opportunities
By John Pope, MS, MPO, CSCS Crossroads Adaptive Athletic Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a ...
Sweet Success
Cake Artist Gets Second Chance at Chosen Career ...
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, ...
Overturning Insurance Denials
Education + Persistence = Authorization ...
