MARCH / APRIL 2026
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Aurushi’s Adaptive Clothing Blends Artistry and Resilience
When Gabriel Cardier started designing adaptive apparel, he learned that strength and beauty live in the seams—and those seams connect us all. That philosophy guides his new company, Aurushi.
Amputees Discover the Power of Negative Thinking
When an amputee influencer asked people what they love about living with limb loss, she got some thoughtful responses. But when she asked what people hate about limb loss, something amazing happened.
Round-Trip Tickets for Amputee Travelers
Accessible tourism is rapidly moving from the margins into the mainstream. Here’s a guide to help you navigate one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry.
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Amy Purdy’s Hollywood Ending
Amy Purdy vaulted to stardom on Dancing With the Stars just after the 2014 Winter Paralympics. But she nearly missed out on both of those big breaks because of a third opportunity—the chance to play Gazelle in Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Putting His Best Foot Backward
Ross Holland used to wear his prosthetic legs sparingly. But when, on a whim, he rotated the feet 180 degrees, Holland’s comfort, balance, and gait all improved dramatically.
Outfielder With Limb Difference Finds Her Field of Dreams
As a young girl with limb difference, Brittany Apgar was told she couldn’t play baseball. She proved everyone wrong when the Women’s Pro Baseball League held tryout camps for its inaugural season.
Mind and Machine Share Control in Next-Gen Prosthesis
Engineers have long struggled to design bionic hands that combine advanced functionality with ease of use. A new, lab-tested approach to that challenge involves shared control between mind and machine.
New Rehab Protocol May Curtail Phantom Limb Pain
A recent paper lays out the theoretical framework behind progressive motor training, a new rehabilitation approach aimed at reducing the effects of phantom limb pain.
Don’t Think You’re an Advocate? Think Again.
Many people don’t get involved in advocacy on the assumption that it involves lots of time, expertise, and political combat. But being an advocate doesn’t have to entail any of these things.
Lessons Learned
Every story about limb loss is a universal story with relevance for every reader, regardless of their limb count.
Amy Purdy’s Hollywood Ending
Amy Purdy vaulted to stardom on Dancing With the Stars just after the 2014 Winter Paralympics. But she nearly missed out on both of those big breaks because of a third opportunity—the chance to play Gazelle in Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Putting His Best Foot Backward
Ross Holland used to wear his prosthetic legs sparingly. But when, on a whim, he rotated the feet 180 degrees, Holland’s comfort, balance, and gait all improved dramatically.
Outfielder With Limb Difference Finds Her Field of Dreams
As a young girl with limb difference, Brittany Apgar was told she couldn’t play baseball. She proved everyone wrong when the Women’s Pro Baseball League held tryout camps for its inaugural season.
Mind and Machine Share Control in Next-Gen Prosthesis
Engineers have long struggled to design bionic hands that combine advanced functionality with ease of use. A new, lab-tested approach to that challenge involves shared control between mind and machine.
New Rehab Protocol May Curtail Phantom Limb Pain
A recent paper lays out the theoretical framework behind progressive motor training, a new rehabilitation approach aimed at reducing the effects of phantom limb pain.
Don’t Think You’re an Advocate? Think Again.
Many people don’t get involved in advocacy on the assumption that it involves lots of time, expertise, and political combat. But being an advocate doesn’t have to entail any of these things.
Lessons Learned
Every story about limb loss is a universal story with relevance for every reader, regardless of their limb count.
