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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 ...
Former Paralympic Coach Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Retired Paralympic Nordic ski coach Jon Kreamelmeyer received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, ...
University of Central Oklahoma Recognized for Efforts to Advance Paralympic Sport
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Edmond, has been recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) with a Rings of ...
Positive Outlook and Social Support Help People with Diabetes Cope
A positive outlook and support from people around them help individuals with diabetes cope with psychosocial challenges of the disease, ...
What’s Next in Fighting Childhood Cancer?
Research into Better and Less-Toxic Treatments More Important than Ever Stuart Siegel, MD. Photograph courtesy of CHLA. Fifty years ago, ...
