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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Your Favorite Amplitude Content in 2023
Amplitude reached more readers than ever this year, setting new records for website traffic, newsletter subscriptions, and social media engagement ...
Navigating the Gulf Between Accessibility and Accommodation
In discussions about disability, two words often get used interchangeably despite having divergent meanings. One word, “accessibility,” refers to the ...
5 Amputees Who Made a Difference in 2023
We say the same thing every year, but it bears repeating: Every amputee makes a difference. So please consider the ...
