LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Limb Loss Won’t Keep Eric LeMarque Off the Slopes
If it wasn’t for snowboarding, Eric LeMarque might never have lost his legs. But if it wasn’t for losing his ...
Limb-loss Lessons from the Robotic Nurse
As a child, Lakeisha Jacobs didn’t get sound advice about eating well and staying fit. After losing her left leg ...
’Tis Better to Give
Want to give an amputee a holiday gift like mobility, friendship, fitness, emotional strength, or the freedom to thrive? Support the nonprofits that help ...
UNSTOPPABLE GETS THE GREEN LIGHT
"Unstoppable" isn't the first true story about limb difference to attract A-list Hollywood talent. But the movie about a one-legged ...
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
Amputee Activism: Speaking Out for Amputee Rights
Healthcare reform has gone through several iterations over the years, including many of the provisions in the Affordable Care Act ...
Americans With Disabilities Act Celebrating 25 Years
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the ...
Show and Tell
Josh and Sharman Lorimer work at Idaho Orthotics and Prosthetics (Idaho O&P), Meridian; he is a certified prosthetic assistant, and ...
Spotlight On Books
In this informative book, Hinkes discusses the risks of amputation in people with diabetes and ways to prevent it. The ...
Gala to Honor Robin Williams Raises Millions to Benefit Athletes with Disabilities
Nearly 500 guests came together to help raise more than $3 million for the Challenged Athletes Foundation at A Celebration of ...
Want to Work in Agriculture?
If you are an amputee and want to work in farming, fishing, forestry, ranching, or another agricultural field, you may ...
CaringBridge Helps People in Health Crisis Stay Connected with Loved Ones
CaringBridge is a nonprofit social network that provides free services that keep families and loved ones connected during any type of ...
Tips for Helping Your Loved One Cope With Diabetes
Diabetes is a hard disease to handle alone, but when people have the support of their family and friends, they are ...
