MAY/JUNE 2023
FEATURES
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 2023 connects the dots.
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 aims to complete her mission.
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.
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
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 society’s mainstream.
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 increasingly available to the public.
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 about amputee programs more easily.
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 amputee caregiving situations.
How Well Does Your State Support Caregivers?
Benefits for unpaid family caregivers are largely determined at the state level, and the states vary widely in the amount and extent of assistance they make available.
An Amputee’s Motto for Mobility May: It’s Never Too Late
After her second leg was amputated, Suzanne St. Germain gave up hope that she’d ever walk again. Everything changed after she met Tom Carlson and Dave Rotter.
How I Got Back on the Move
People often believe there is something wrong with them if they struggle. But I’ve found that struggle is a necessary, and even helpful, part of adapting to limb loss.
Editor’s Letter: Statute of Unlimitation
The May 2023 edition of Amplitude Magazine features articles about prosthetic insurance reform, water sports, amputees on Mt. Everest, the “Bespoke Bodies” exhibition, and more.
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 society’s mainstream.
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 increasingly available to the public.
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 about amputee programs more easily.
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 amputee caregiving situations.
How Well Does Your State Support Caregivers?
Benefits for unpaid family caregivers are largely determined at the state level, and the states vary widely in the amount and extent of assistance they make available.
An Amputee’s Motto for Mobility May: It’s Never Too Late
After her second leg was amputated, Suzanne St. Germain gave up hope that she’d ever walk again. Everything changed after she met Tom Carlson and Dave Rotter.
How I Got Back on the Move
People often believe there is something wrong with them if they struggle. But I’ve found that struggle is a necessary, and even helpful, part of adapting to limb loss.
Editor’s Letter: Statute of Unlimitation
The May 2023 edition of Amplitude Magazine features articles about prosthetic insurance reform, water sports, amputees on Mt. Everest, the “Bespoke Bodies” exhibition, and more.
