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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 ...
Amputee Coalition Elects Three to Board

Amputee Coalition Elects Three to Board

The Amputee Coalition announced the election of three new members to its board of directors: Dale Brandon Dale, CPO, has ...

Study Examines Differences Between Genium and C-Leg Prostheses

A study that compared the effect of Ottobock's Genium and C-Leg prostheses on knee flexion angles, gait, and level of ...
President Obama Signs ABLE Act

President Obama Signs ABLE Act

On December 19, 2014, President Barack Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. This law ...
Career Fairs for People with Disabilities Scheduled

Career Fairs for People with Disabilities Scheduled

In January, in-person and virtual career fairs for people with disabilities will be held nationwide. These career fairs are great ...
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