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Amputee Filmmakers Shine in 2024 Disability Film Challenge
It was another record-setting year for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, with 136 entries. And as always, films by amputee ...
Do Running Blades Give Amputee Sprinters an Unfair Advantage?
Ever since Oscar Pistorius began racing nondisabled sprinters, sports scientists have been debating whether running blades give amputee athletes an ...
Amplitude’s Awareness Aces for #LLLDAM
To celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, we combed Amplitude’s print and digital archives to find amputees with ...
Disabled Vet Frances Rivera Has Wind in Her Sails
As one of the nation's top amputee kiteboarders, Frances Rivera is way more comfortable gliding over water than snow. But ...
The Smartest Guy in the Room
When Phil Skiff evaluates federal grant applications, he’s typically the only reviewer without a PhD. But as a below-knee amputee, ...
Tips for Right-sizing Your Prosthesis Cost
The prosthetic marketplace seems designed to make amputees feel helpless. Here are some practical tips to help you get a ...
Amputee Coalition Publishes White Paper to Stimulate Research, Improve Care
The Amputee Coalition has released a white paper, "Roadmap for Stimulating Limb Loss Research and Improving Care: Recommendations From the ...
OPAF First Swim Announces Coaching Staff Addition
OPAF announced that Shawn Kornoelje has joined the staff of its First Swim program. Kornoelje has over 28 years of ...
Neural Fingerprints Remain After Amputation
This image shows the colors used in the brain maps: 1) thumb (red); 2) index (yellow); 3) middle (green); 4) ...
Amputee Coalition Awards Decker Scholarships
The Amputee Coalition announced that two recipients have been awarded the Scott Decker, MD, Memorial Scholarship. Thomas Mercer and Haedyn ...
