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Recent Articles from Amplitude's Weekly Newsletter
Amputee Puts GEM Hand to Work
After going through more than a dozen prosthetic hands, one amputee thought frustration was simply part of the experience. But
Advancing Prosthetic Care With ZEUS
Patient satisfaction is a critical measure of success in upper-limb prosthetics. The ZEUS bionic hand from Aether Biomedical is engineered
Behind the Mic: Where the Real Story Lives
In his new column for Amplitude, Rick Bontkowski, founder of the AMP’D UP211 podcast, explores the honest, unfiltered moments that
Limb Preservation Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
At its 40th Anniversary Gala, the Limb Preservation Foundation highlights four decades of innovation, community care, and evolving treatment for
Limb Preservation Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
At its 40th Anniversary Gala, the Limb Preservation Foundation highlights four decades of innovation, community care, and evolving treatment for
Rethinking Community Gardens for Accessibility
Accessible community gardens create space for people of all abilities to connect and heal. Here’s how inclusive design can make
Adidas Joins Movement to Sell Single Shoes
Adidas joins a growing movement of brands offering single shoes, improving access for people with limb difference—though the option remains
Defining ‘Reasonable Accommodations’
An upper-limb amputee shares how she defines “reasonable accommodations” in daily life, challenging one-size-fits-all accessibility and advocating for equal access.<!--
GaitPulse App Helps Amputees Track Prosthetic Use
The GaitPulse app helps amputees track prosthetic fit, gait, and daily issues in real time—improving care, communication, and insurance approvals.<!--
Lights, Camera, Inclusion
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge just wrapped, bringing together filmmakers to create bold, inclusive short films in just five days.
Travel Tips for Amputees: What to Know Before You Fly
Flying after limb loss can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. After a difficult first experience navigating airports,
Young Voices, Big Impact: Inside the AC Conference Roundtable
What happens when young adults with limb loss come together in one room? At the Amputee Coalition’s National Conference, one
Taxing Matters: What Amputees Should Know for 2025 Filing
The cost of living with limb loss adds up, but some of it could come back to you. Prosthetics, repairs,
The Hidden Bias Amputees Face in Job Interviews
A job interview is already a high-stakes performance—but for amputees, it can quickly become something else entirely. From subtle bias
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel’s Historic Shot
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel didn’t set out to make history—but her first collegiate basket did just that. Now, the Lesley University guard
Why Aren’t Smart Sockets Widely Used?
Smart prosthetic sockets promise to detect pressure, moisture, and skin issues before they become serious—but most remain stuck in the
