The first story in this week’s roundup really captures the spirit of Limb Loss Awareness Month. Quick version: A right leg amputee named Kalob Harrison was shooting the breeze with his able-bodied auto mechanic, and the mechanic asked why Harrison didn’t use a prosthesis. That led to a connection with another amputee in town, James...
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Amputee Newsmakers: April 1-7, 2021
A fashion model opts for amputation and a state legislature unanimously recognizes Limb Loss Awareness Month in this week's roundup of headlines about amputees and limb difference.
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Amputee Coalition Seeks New Advocates
We’re three weeks out from Limb Loss Awareness Month, and about five weeks out from one of the big LLAM events: the Amputee Coalition’s Advocacy Forum on April 11-12. Registration has been open for a couple of weeks, and there’s still plenty of time to sign up. Here’s where you can get started. Why register?...
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Limb Loss Awareness Month Turns Ten
Limb Loss Awareness Month marks its 10th anniversary in 2021. Here are some milestones in the first decade of this annual amputee observance.