Do you use a transfemoral prosthesis? Have you ever wanted to visit a research lab and try out a new prosthesis that provides power to help with activities like going up stairs or ramps? Researchers at the Center for Bionic Medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are conducting a research study titled, Understanding how Powered […]

In this special AC News Flash, President and CEO Cass Isidro is joined by the newest Amputee Coalition staff member, Nicole Ver Kuilen who is also the founder of Forrest Stump, a nonprofit advocacy organization with a mission to expand access to prosthetic technology and care for all amputees. Nicole shares the importance of movement […]

Dr. Aviram Giladi, Research Director at the Curtis National Hand Center (CNHC), began enrollment for the center’s exciting new Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI) study in 2022 with a goal of establishing a viable option for relieving neuroma pain in patients with amputated fingers and hands. Preliminary data from the first 2 years of work […]

STILL STEPPING. I had my left leg amputated above the knee. My other leg was broken in four places. Then the Rogers screws got infected. I’ve been going to the gym every two days. My leg is getting stronger. I took a few steps without my walker the other day, I’ll keep going to the […]

 In this AC News Flash segment, President and CEO Cass Isidro joins 2024 Amputee Coalition Certified Lead Advocate and community member Tracey Bowen Bell to discuss voting rights. They talk about the importance of voting rights in the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Community, engaging in voting, and the importance of our collective voice. […]

Message from the President and CEO, Cass Isidro Wishing You Wellness, Friends of the Amputee Coalition. Be encouraged! A personal note, an unexpected loving message, or an encouraging call from a support person in our lives for many can be the encouragement that comes in a season of discouragement, a time of feeling defeated, celebrating […]

AMPUTATION GOT NOTHING ON ME. Hi, I’m Dianah Nanjala (Indiana Bae). I lost my left leg in March 2023 due to a road accident. I had a below-knee amputation. I was a model at the time when I lost my leg. I was affected mentally for some days thinking that my whole career is LOST. Luckily enough, […]

2024 National Athlete Advocate Ambassador Campaign initiator John Register, a decorated Gulf War Army veteran, Paralympian, fervent advocate, and current Amputee Coalition Board Member shares a message on National Disability Employment Awareness and moving into action for employment fairness. John encourages us to engage in the conversation on accessibility, and ADA combinations in the workplace, […]

MY JOURNEY INTO DISABILITY. I became an amputee in 2022 after a weekend of camping went awry.  After about a month in the hospital for surgery, recovery, and rehab, I returned home to my new reality.  My employer, Best Buy, was very supportive both during and after my time away from work. The leave and […]

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