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Recent Articles from Amplitude's Weekly Newsletter
Budget Cutters Put Amputee Services in the Crosshairs
The National Limb Loss Resource Center has been helping amputees since 1997. But a draft budget from the Department of
Pennies for Prosthetics: An Update
Lawmakers are getting the message about the budget benefits of prosthetic insurance reform. A new study finds that states could
These Amputee-themed Movies Are Scary Good
This year’s crop of films by amputees includes a bloodthirsty prosthesis, an axe-wielding serial killer, and assorted fugitives, body snatchers,
How Will Tariffs Affect the Limb-Loss Community?
It’s impossible to say for sure how the new round of tariffs will affect amputees. But after gathering some intel
Forest Maddox: Shotei Ohtani With One Arm
Very few baseball fans can name the major leagues’ first amputee player, who starred for the Knoxville Giants more than
Medicaid Cuts: One Amputee’s Story
To get a sense of how Medicaid cuts might impact amputees, Amplitude asked one person living with limb loss to
The Active Amputee: Amplitude’s First 10 Years
This month marks the 10th anniversary of Amplitude’s debut issue. Our longtime friend Bjoern Eser invited us onto his podcast
He’s Sharing His Osseointegration Surgery on YouTube
Most amputees don’t have a trusted relative or friend who’s been through osseointegration. So Tony Cappelletti decided to document his
After My Amputation, Crocheting Saved My Life
In the anxious days following limb loss, Kim Ousley found peace in crocheting. “This act of repeating motion to create
Medicaid Cuts and Limb Loss: What to Know
Despite staunch opposition from the Amputee Coalition, the House passed a budget resolution that could diminish amputees’ access to health
Amputee Summer Camp Schedule for 2025
Space is filling up quickly in amputee-themed summer camps for 2025, but there’s still time left to line up a
Did Amputee Dancer Henry Heard Invent the Crip Walk?
Serena Williams raised eyebrows by doing the “Crip Walk” during the Super Bowl halftime show. But the dance may have
Cam Ayala’s Journey to Love Continues
A year ago in Amplitude, Bachelorette contestant Cam Ayala described what limb loss has taught him about love and relationships.
Federal Funds and Limb Loss: FAQ
Last Friday the Amputee Coalition announced significant staff cuts due to a “volatile federal environment.” That same day, the NIH—which
Porter Ellett Is Running Out of Fingers
Only a few people have been present for all three of the KC Chiefs recent Super Bowl wins. Assistant coach
The Future Dawns for Victoria Canal
Despite glowing reviews for her first album, “Slowly It Dawns,” Victoria Canal thinks people with disabilities have a particular obligation
