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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?
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
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 ...
$100K Pledged to Help Veterans or First Responders with Disabilities Participate in Athletics
The Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge (ROC) 5k has pledged $100,000 to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Operation Rebound program using a ...
Help Stop Diabetes by Participating in ADA Walking Event
This year, thousands of people in communities across the country will Join the Millions in the fight to Stop Diabetes® ...
CAF Grant Applications Are Available for Amputees Who Want to Participate in Sports
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is accepting applications for its annual Access for Athletes grant though December 5. Applicants are ...
Triple Amputee Athlete Receives Free Custom Prosthetic Running Feet
Moise Brutus speaks to Össur employees. Photograph courtesy of Össur. Moise Brutus, a triple amputee collegiate cyclist, was surprised with ...
