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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 ...
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
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
The daily grind of training made 2023 a frustrating year for Paralympic track star Beatriz Hatz. But the amputee athlete ...
Researchers Find an Off Switch for Pain
Saint Louis University (SLU) researcher Daniela Salvemini, PhD, and colleagues within SLU, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other ...
National Disability Institute Encourages Passage of ABLE Act
On November 24, National Disability Institute (NDI) Executive Director Michael Morris issued the following statement on the Achieving a Better ...
Researchers Strive to Limit Errors in Powered Prostheses
Photograph courtesy of NC State University. Powered lower-limb prosthetic devices hold promise for improving the mobility of amputees, but errors ...
Diabetes in Midlife Linked to Significant Cognitive Decline 20 Years Later
People diagnosed with diabetes in midlife are more likely to experience significant memory and cognitive problems during the next 20 ...