Thanks to a letter from one amputee, the state of Ohio now officially recognizes Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. It’s a small step toward larger changes in society.
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Tag: Richard Lucas Slusher
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First Person: Changing My Prosthesis Changed My Narrative
Congenital amputee Richard Slusher felt boxed in by his old prosthetic limb. Getting a new prosthesis helped him write a new, more positive narrative about limb difference.
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Amputees on GoFundMe: Tips for Running a Successful Campaign
Type “prosthesis” into the search bar at GoFundMe, and you’ll get roughly 10,000 hits. Amputees have made extensive use of this crowdfunding platform to raise money for prosthetic gear.