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Do E-bike Bans Violate Amputees’ Rights?

Do E-bike Bans Violate Amputees’ Rights?

When a town barred Beth Hudson, a below-knee amputee, from riding her e-bike, Hudson felt they were violating the ADA ...
Prosthetic Insurance Coverage for Amputees: 2024 Legislation Tracker

Prosthetic Insurance Coverage for Amputees: 2024 Legislation Tracker

Use Amplitude's state-by-state bill tracker to follow the progress of 2024's So Every Body Can Move bills, which are designed ...
Key Findings From the Hanger Institute's Annual Report

Key Findings From the Hanger Institute’s Annual Report

Want a user-friendly summary of amputee-related research and clinical data? Look no further than the annual report released last week ...
How I Became an Amputee Punk

How I Became an Amputee Punk

When Hugh Boyle was insulted as "a one-legged punk," he laughed off the taunt and used it as inspiration for ...
Why Do Women Get Less Effective Amputee Care?

Why Do Women Get Less Effective Amputee Care?

It’s well documented that race, income, and geography can influence amputees’ health status. But there’s another fault line in patient ...
Amputee Filmmakers Shine in 2024 Disability Film Challenge

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 ...
In Memoriam: John W. Ertl, MD

In Memoriam: John W. Ertl, MD

John W. Ertl, MD, born Janos Vilmos von Ertl in Budapest, Hungary, in 1921, passed away March 27. He was ...

Minimally Invasive Treatment Could Freeze Phantom Limb Pain

The pilot study indicates that applying cryoablation therapy, a minimally invasive targeted treatment using cold blasts, shows promise in improving ...
CareGiving.com and Caregiver Monday Launch Free Weekly ?Caring Lunch Hour Chat?

CareGiving.com and Caregiver Monday Launch Free Weekly ?Caring Lunch Hour Chat?

CareGiving.com and Caregiver Monday have partnered to host a series of free online chats for individuals who care for or ...
Safety-net Clinics May Remain Important Options for Many Patients

Safety-net Clinics May Remain Important Options for Many Patients

Safety-net clinics are likely to continue to play a critical role in meeting the needs of insured minority and low-income ...
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