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Disabled Vet Frances Rivera Has Wind in Her Sails

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

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

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 ...
Me and My Giant Birthmark

Me and My Giant Birthmark

How should a congenital amputee react when a stranger offers an unsolicited "solution" to your limb difference? I'm learning to ...
Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways

Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways

Ezra Frech, Hunter Woodhall, and Noelle Lambert were among the amputee athletes who stood out at this weekend's US Paralympic ...
Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports

Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports

The daily grind of training made 2023 a frustrating year for Paralympic track star Beatriz Hatz. But the amputee athlete ...
Do Bogus AI Images of Amputees Hurt Anyone?

Do Bogus AI Images of Amputees Hurt Anyone?

Why do major stock-image companies have dozens of misleading AI-generated images of amputees in their catalogs? We asked a senior ...
Six Ways for Amputees to Avoid Overuse Injuries

Six Ways for Amputees to Avoid Overuse Injuries

Amputees are prone to overuse injuries in their unaffected limbs, and avoiding them is a lifelong commitment. Here are six ...
Anatomy of an Amputee's Viral TikTok

Anatomy of an Amputee’s Viral TikTok

Sierra Diller never dreamed she’d get 5 million hits when she posted a 45-second TikTok bidding adieu to her right ...
Best New Amputee Tech at CES 2024

Best New Amputee Tech at CES 2024

Once again, an innovative prosthetic device won a major award at the Consumer Electronics Show. Several other amputee-related products were ...
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