MAY/JUNE 2024
FEATURES
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 beauty, but also the many layers beneath.
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 hurting yourself. You’re depriving society of your gifts.
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 to find peace, balance, and spiritual meaning.
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Limb Loss and Preservation Registry Enters New Era
There’s some big news to report about the the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry, which in just two years has accumulated enough data to start guiding clinicians toward better patient outcomes.
Prosthetic Insurance Reform: A Cost-cutting Investment in Amputees’ Health
A new study shows that prosthetic insurance for amputees can be vastly expanded with negligible impact on premiums, while sharply reducing overall expenditures on healthcare and social services.
2024 Paralympics: Team USA’s Comeback Kids
Whenever a medal contender misses the Paralympics for some reason, it’s a tough pill to swallow. The wait for redemption is almost over for several American athletes who coulda/shoulda added medals to their trophy case in Tokyo.
Happiness Ambushed Amputee Veteran John Wade
After losing his leg in a truck accident, 17-year Army veteran John Wade realized he had a choice to make: get busy living or get busy dying. He chose living, and now he’s living his best life.
Amputee Grandparent Hacks: Seeing Disney World
Five years losing his right leg, Jim Lanahan was ready to take his grandkids to Disney World—a big milestone on his journey as an amputee. Here’s how he did it.
Bringing Common Sense to Medical Research
When Phil Skiff sits down to review grant applications, he’s typically the only person in the room without a PhD. He’s also typically the only amputee, and that gives him knowledge nobody else can match.
An Amputee Pianist’s Signature Song
Losing a finger is every piano player’s nightmare. But I believe my uniqueness is more of an asset and a gift than an obstacle. I doubt my ability would have become as strong if not for the accident.
Seen and Heard
The May 2024 edition of Amplitude Magazine features articles about internalized ableism, amputee photographer Sam Tokita, animator Paul Demeyer, and healing playlists.
Limb Loss and Preservation Registry Enters New Era
There’s some big news to report about the the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry, which in just two years has accumulated enough data to start guiding clinicians toward better patient outcomes.
Prosthetic Insurance Reform: A Cost-cutting Investment in Amputees’ Health
A new study shows that prosthetic insurance for amputees can be vastly expanded with negligible impact on premiums, while sharply reducing overall expenditures on healthcare and social services.
2024 Paralympics: Team USA’s Comeback Kids
Whenever a medal contender misses the Paralympics for some reason, it’s a tough pill to swallow. The wait for redemption is almost over for several American athletes who coulda/shoulda added medals to their trophy case in Tokyo.
Happiness Ambushed Amputee Veteran John Wade
After losing his leg in a truck accident, 17-year Army veteran John Wade realized he had a choice to make: get busy living or get busy dying. He chose living, and now he’s living his best life.
Amputee Grandparent Hacks: Seeing Disney World
Five years losing his right leg, Jim Lanahan was ready to take his grandkids to Disney World—a big milestone on his journey as an amputee. Here’s how he did it.
Bringing Common Sense to Medical Research
When Phil Skiff sits down to review grant applications, he’s typically the only person in the room without a PhD. He’s also typically the only amputee, and that gives him knowledge nobody else can match.
An Amputee Pianist’s Signature Song
Losing a finger is every piano player’s nightmare. But I believe my uniqueness is more of an asset and a gift than an obstacle. I doubt my ability would have become as strong if not for the accident.
Seen and Heard
The May 2024 edition of Amplitude Magazine features articles about internalized ableism, amputee photographer Sam Tokita, animator Paul Demeyer, and healing playlists.
