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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, ...
How Awesome of a Deal Is an Amplitude Subscription?
At $10 for a one-year subscription (six issues), Amplitude's Early Bird discount is a pretty incredible deal. For $1.67 an ...
The Pros and Cons of Whiz-Bang Amputee Technology
In "Against Technoableism," amputee author Ashley Shew draws a sharp line between technology that herds disabled bodies toward nondisabled standards, ...
Derek Loccident Jumps to the Front of the Line
Former football player Derek Loccident had to learn the value of patience after becoming an amputee. The lesson paid off ...
Best Halloween Costumes by Amputees in 2023
The river of amusing, exotic, hilarious, and downright weird amputee Halloween costume ideas flows wide and deep. Certain guises can ...
