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Recent Articles from Amplitude's Weekly Newsletter
Herbert Marshall: Hollywood’s First Amputee Movie Star
On camera, Marshall’s romantic partners included Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, and Katherine Hepburn. But that’s nothing compared to his list
Can Reiki Help Amputees Manage Anxiety and Pain?
Melissa D’Errico may be the only amputee reiki healer on Earth. Here’s why she thinks this traditional practice can help
What You Focus On Grows
Like a lot new amputees, Elayna Alexandra dwelled on what she’d lost in the immediate aftermath of limb loss. Breaking
How You Can Step Up for Ukraine’s Wartime Amputees
Since the Ukraine war began, the US limb-loss community has been sending support to the amputee casualties of the fighting.
Amputee Wellness Community Hosts Disability Rights Pioneer
Leslie Green welcomes the legendary Judy Heumann to her online support community. Here’s how you can participate.
How Medical Gaslighting Affects Amputees
When an indifferent medical clinician causes you to doubt or discount your symptoms, you’ve been affected by medical gaslighting. What
New Bill Aims to Boost Airline Accessibility for Amputees
US Senator Tammy Duckworth, a frequent flier and bilateral amputee, introduced a new bill to impose greater accountability on commercial
Best Amputee Relationship Advice from Amplitude’s Archives
Dating is always scary, and amputees feel especially vulnerable in relationships. But limb loss clarifies your sense of who’ll be
Universal Theme Parks Leave Amputees Fuming
When Universal rudely turned a 12-year-old amputee away from its most popular ride, it was too much for the brave
World Leader in 3D-Printed Sockets Heads to USA
Bulgarian 3D-print leader ProsFit has made sockets more comfortable and more accessible for amputees on four continents. Now the company
ROMP Seeks Volunteers at Amputee Clinics
The Range of Motion Project is looking for volunteers to serve in its Central and South American amputee clinics. Put
The Amputee Insurance Law You Should Be Tracking Right Now
A perfect storm is brewing in the New Mexico legislature, and it might be potent enough to blow away barriers
Amputee Caregiver Support, State by State
Does your state provide paid leave for family caregivers? How does it stack up in caregiver education, tax relief, unemployment
Sarah Doherty, 1959-2023
Sarah Doherty’s truest worth is measured not in the summits she conquered, but in the hearts she touched. The pioneering
Amputee Coalition Joins Amputation Prevention Alliance
The Amputee Coalition announced last week that it’s joining the Amputation Prevention Alliance (APA). Launched last September by the American Diabetes Association,
Meet Show Your Shine’s Top Amputee Models
The Limb Kind Foundation’s third annual Show Your Shine gala takes place in just 10 days. This year’s roster of
