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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 ...
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
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
Once again, an innovative prosthetic device won a major award at the Consumer Electronics Show. Several other amputee-related products were ...
Is Your State on the Affordability Bandwagon?
After the amputee community's outstanding legislative achievements in 2023, hopes for 2024 are justifiably high. Where does your state fit ...
