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Why Do Women Get Less Effective Amputee Care?

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

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?

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

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

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

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, ...
Limb-ericks: Brassy Verses for Bionic Bards

Limb-ericks: Brassy Verses for Bionic Bards

It’s late December; who feels like working? Not us. Join us instead in some harmless merry-making with a few limericks ...
The Best Etsy Shop for Amputees

The Best Etsy Shop for Amputees

What holiday gift can you buy for the amputee who’s impossible to shop for? Stephan Boos's emporium of vintage prosthetics ...
Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2023

Best Holiday Gifts for Amputees in 2023

Our annual holiday gift-giving checklist for amputees is as random as ever. You’ll find plenty of stuff for your wardrobe, ...
How I Fell in Love With Amputee Soccer

How I Fell in Love With Amputee Soccer

Elayna Alexandra avoided sports growing up, especially those that involved a ball. But now, as an amputee, she has found ...
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