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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, ...
Tips for Right-sizing Your Prosthesis Cost

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 ...
Me and My Giant Birthmark

Me and My Giant Birthmark

How should a congenital amputee react when a stranger offers an unsolicited "solution" to your limb difference? I'm learning to ...
Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways

Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways

Ezra Frech, Hunter Woodhall, and Noelle Lambert were among the amputee athletes who stood out at this weekend's US Paralympic ...
Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports

Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports

The daily grind of training made 2023 a frustrating year for Paralympic track star Beatriz Hatz. But the amputee athlete ...
Lego's Amputee Character Put a Huge Smile on My Face

Lego’s Amputee Character Put a Huge Smile on My Face

Growing up with congenital limb difference, I learned not to rely on external sources for validation. So my adult reaction ...
Amputee Advocates Build Data Arsenal for Policy Battles

Amputee Advocates Build Data Arsenal for Policy Battles

With a few clicks in an online survey, you can help amputee advocates compile the data necessary to promote fair ...
How to Wash the Weltschmerz Away

How to Wash the Weltschmerz Away

The constant stream of awful news in world affairs can give rise to feelings of hopelessness. Here are a handful ...
22 Ways to Find a Job as an Amputee

22 Ways to Find a Job as an Amputee

Amputees experience unemployment at far higher rates than the average worker. Our Amputee Community Resource Directory lists nearly two dozen ...
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