
Home ACA Names New Editor and Senior Editor Knoxville, TN. -- Rick Bowers and Bill Dupes, employees in the Publications Department of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), have been promoted to editor and senior editor, respectively. Shark-Attack Survivor Accepts National “Free Spirit” Honor Bethany Hamilton, a shark-attack survivor who overcame the loss of her left arm to return to the sport of surfing, has been acclaimed as a 2004 Free Spirit honoree. “The Best Thing in the World” Raised in a small, supportive community, Jaymie Kraus didn’t learn about the adversities and opportunities of people with limb differences until she became an adult Bidding Demonstration: Setting the Record Straight for Prosthetic Consumers Do's and Don'ts of A Legislative Visit ADVOCACY NEWS: Licensure vs. Certification: How It Can Affect You! The Power of Peers This article looks at the importance of peers in providing guidance and emotional support when faced with an amputation. Peer Visitor Support of Recent U.S. Military Amputees This article takes a look at the peer visitation program in place at the Amputee Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Facing Amputation Surgery: The Value of Peer Contact This article talks about the value of peer support for amputees. Funding Raising for Your Support Group This fact sheet discusses support group member involvement in fundraising. Ideas for different types of fundraisers are included as well. Starting a Support Group: The Basics Starting a support group is a responsibility, a challenge, and a very meaningful experience. This fact sheet offers a listing of some basic steps needed to start a support group. Steps were compiled from successful support groups and organizations all ove Understanding ACA's Peer Network This fact sheet offers an explanation of ACA's national peer network. Details covered include the network's purpose and how it works, as well as the required training for peer visitors. Giving Back - Couples Who Peer Visit This article takes a brief look at couples that do peer visitation as part of the Amputee Coalition of America's National Peer Network. When Your Support Group Needs Support This article takes a brief look at resources for support groups. You Don't Have to Deal With Amputation Alone This article takes a brief look at the Amputee Coalition of America's National Peer Network. Peer Contact for Parents of Children with Congenital Amputation Karen Neimanas discusses the role of peer visitor when parents are confronted with the birth of a child with a congenital limb difference. Notes from the medical director: first and foremost, listen!: lessons learned from mentors and peer visitors Doug Smith, ACA Medical Director, discusses the important role that mentors can play in our lives and how a peer visitor can become a mentor. Communicator: Newsletter for amputee support group leaders This site contains links to both HTML and PDF versions of the Communicator newsletter published for amputee support group leaders. On-line communication resources for those with limb loss Resources for amputees or family members of amputees who would like to communicate with other amputees via Internet bulletin boards or e-mail lists. Advocating For Your Child ACA Announces New Publication for Parents The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce the release of Expectations: Parenting Children and Teens With Limb Differences. This 36-page resource guide addresses some of the issues parents face after giving birth to a baby with a limb dif Cancer Was The Easy Part ACA Names New Staff Writer ACA announces the appointment of Scott McNutt as staff writer. A Circle of Friends - The Power of Peer Support The Prosthesis and Its Components - Choices, Choices and More Choices When to Help Your Child and When to Let Go A Message From the President & CEO Physical Activity Can Reduce Secondary Conditions in Youths With Limb Differences Building a Positive Body Image Prostheses for Children & Teens With Limb Differences - Issues and Expectations Questions to Ask Your Child's Doctor Resources Follow the Yellow Brick Road - Assistance Sources for Children and Teens With Limb Differences Enrichment Beyond Words M-STAR Seeks Donations for Operation Compassion The Michigan Society To Advance Rehabilitation, Inc. (M-STAR) is seeking used lower-limb components and funds to transport prostheses, equipment and a health team to Mexico in September. Amputees Hold Lobby Day in Washington, DC, Seeking Support of Prosthetic Parity Act of 2008, Requiring Meaningful Health Insurance Coverage for Prosthetic Care SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LAW REQUIRING MEANINGFUL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AMPUTEES A KEY ISSUE AT THIS MONTH'S AMPUTEE COALITION OF AMERICA'S 2008 ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA House Bill Represents Important Step Forward in Battle to Keep O&P Out of Paying For Medicare DME Competitive Bidding Delay ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate passes bill protecting disabled people ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate passes bill protecting disabled people Federal Employees Can Now Designate Amputee Coalition of America as CFC Recipient ADVOCACY NEWS: Congress Passes Bill With Protections for Disabled ADVOCACY NEWS: Congress Passes Bill With Protections for Disabled ADVOCACY NEWS: Historic Bipartisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Requires Meaningful Health Insurance Coverage for Amputees ADVOCACY NEWS: Historic Bipartisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Requires Meaningful Health Insurance Coverage for Amputees ADVOCACY NEWS: Historic Bipartisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Requires Meaningful Health Insurance Coverage for Amputees ADVOCACY NEWS: Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn Headlines October 12 Franklin TN Benefit Concert For the Amputee Coalition of America and the Mending Limbs Organization ADVOCACY NEWS: Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn Headlines October 12 Franklin TN Benefit Concert For the Amputee Coalition of America and the Mending Limbs Organization ADVOCACY NEWS: Historic Bipartisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Requires Meaningful Health Insurance Coverage for Amputees ADVOCACY NEWS: Historic Bipartisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Requires Meaningful Health Insurance Coverage for Amputees ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA's Letter to General Eric Shinseki ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA's Letter to General Eric Shinseki Paralympian Speaks on Behalf of Amputees ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Works to Advance Protections for People with Disabilities ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Works to Advance Protections for People with Disabilities Amputees From Around the Nation to Converge on Capitol Hill to Support Fair Insurance Coverage for Artificial Arms and Legs Amputees From Around the Nation to Converge on Capitol Hill to Support Fair Insurance Coverage for Artificial Arms and Legs Amputees From Around the Nation to Converge on Capitol Hill to Support Fair Insurance Coverage for Artificial Arms and Legs More Than 150 Amputees to Converge on Capitol Hill More Than 150 Amputees to Converge on Capitol Hill Amputee Coalition of America Responds to RNC Chairman Michael Steele’s Use of Offensive Phrase Arms, legs standard equipment Newberry Township boy testifies for prosthetics bill The ACA and Nearly 200 Amputees and Advocates Go to Washington Citizen Lobbyists Tell Congress That Arms and Legs Are Not a Luxury Legislators shunned proposed health coverage mandates Inconvenienced Truths An arm and a leg Bill aimed at improving private insurance coverage of prosthetics Proposal will expand health-care benefits After amputations, Newberry Twp. boy eyes his future SW Idaho Woman Presses for Better Prosthetic Plan Nearly 200 Amputees and Patient Advocates Go to Washington Citizen Lobbyists Tell Congress That Arms and Legs Are Not a Luxury ADVOCACY NEWS: Vermont Advocate Receives Amputee Coalition of America Advocate of the Year Award ADVOCACY NEWS: Vermont Advocate Receives Amputee Coalition of America Advocate of the Year Award ADVOCACY NEWS: Amputee Coalition of America Calls for Elimination of Two-Year Waiting Period for Medicare Benefits for the Disabled ADVOCACY NEWS: Amputee Coalition of America Calls for Elimination of Two-Year Waiting Period for Medicare Benefits for the Disabled ADVOCACY NEWS: Celebrating Victories in the Fight for Prosthetic Parity ADVOCACY NEWS: Celebrating Victories in the Fight for Prosthetic Parity Governor O’Malley Signs Law Requiring Fair Insurance Coverage for Artificial Arms and Legs Governor O’Malley Signs Law Requiring Fair Insurance Coverage for Artificial Arms and Legs Governor O’Malley Signs Law Requiring Fair Insurance Coverage for Artificial Arms and Legs Governor O’Malley Signs Law Requiring Fair Insurance Coverage for Artificial Arms and Legs ADVOCACY NEWS: Advocacy Update, Week of May 4th ADVOCACY NEWS: Advocacy Update, Week of May 4th ADVOCACY NEWS: Healthcare Reform & People With Limb Loss ADVOCACY NEWS: Healthcare Reform & People With Limb Loss ADVOCACY NEWS: Bipartisan Bill Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives ADVOCACY NEWS: Bipartisan Bill Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Otto Bock HealthCare is Amputee Coalition of America’s First National Gold Sponsorship for 2010 Otto Bock HealthCare is Amputee Coalition of America’s First National Gold Sponsorship for 2010 Helen D. Cuyler Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board Orlando, Florida resident Helen D. Cuyler, retired educator from the Orange County Public School system, has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors. Helen D. Cuyler Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board Orlando, Florida resident Helen D. Cuyler, retired educator from the Orange County Public School system, has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors. Helen D. Cuyler Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board Orlando, Florida resident Helen D. Cuyler, retired educator from the Orange County Public School system, has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors Mona Patel Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board of Directors San Antonio resident and activist Mona Patel has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors at their recent meeting. Mona Patel Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board of Directors San Antonio resident and activist Mona Patel has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors at their recent meeting. Mona Patel Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board of Directors San Antonio resident and activist Mona Patel has been elected to the Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors at their recent meeting. Utah Activist Tami Stanley Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board Orem, Utah resident Tami Stanley was recently elected to Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors. Utah Activist Tami Stanley Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board Orem, Utah resident Tami Stanley was recently elected to Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors. Utah Activist Tami Stanley Elected to Amputee Coalition of America Board Orem, Utah resident Tami Stanley was recently elected to Amputee Coalition of America’s Board of Directors. Visit the Exhibit Hall - 2010 National Conference Ohio Willow Wood Becomes Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Sponsor The Amputee Coalition of America is proud to recognize the longstanding commitment and support of Ohio Willow Wood (OWW) as a Lodestone Sponsor of the Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for 2010. Ohio Willow Wood Becomes Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Sponsor The Amputee Coalition of America is proud to recognize the longstanding commitment and support of Ohio Willow Wood (OWW) as a Lodestone Sponsor of the Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for 2010. The Sky’s the Limit for Airborne Amputees, Wounded Warriors and ACA Members The Sky’s the Limit for Airborne Amputees, Wounded Warriors and ACA Members Bill Could Help Fund Prosthetics Dan Ignaszewski, of the nonprofit advocacy group Amputee Coalition of America, said most insurance policies cover only the first $2,500 of the cost for prosthetic devices because they are classified as "durable medical equipment," along with canes and whe Bill Could Help Fund Prosthetics Dan Ignaszewski, of the nonprofit advocacy group Amputee Coalition of America, said most insurance policies cover only the first $2,500 of the cost for prosthetic devices because they are classified as "durable medical equipment," along with canes and whe Kendra Calhoun, President & CEO of Amputee Coalition of America, Appointed to Medicare Advisory Committee Calhoun to serve as Patient Advocate. Kendra Calhoun, President & CEO of Amputee Coalition of America, Appointed to Medicare Advisory Committee Calhoun to serve as Patient Advocate. Celebrating 10 Years of Success Celebrating 10 Years of Success TSA Staff Lack Training, Respect in Screening Amputees In an ACA press release today, a survey of 7,300 amputees around the country revealed instances of "inconsistent, unfair, abusive and often embarrassing screenings." Fireworks Accidents Cause Amputations and Third-Degree Burns The Amputee Coalition of America urges families to make sure their children are properly supervised and all instructions followed when using fireworks this Fourth of July. Fireworks Accidents Cause Amputations and Third-Degree Burns The Amputee Coalition of America urges families to make sure their children are properly supervised and all instructions followed when using fireworks this Fourth of July. TSA Airport Security Screeners Disregard Procedures, Safety and Respect for Amputees, According to Amputee Coalition of America Survey Survey Results Show Lack of Awareness for Disability Population TSA Airport Security Screeners Disregard Procedures, Safety and Respect for Amputees, According to Amputee Coalition of America Survey Survey Results Show Lack of Awareness for Disability Population Knoxville-based amputee group questions TSA The Knoxville-based Amputee Coalition of America says amputees are being mistreated at airport security checkpoints across the nation. Convening of Limb Loss Task Force Is a Step Toward Fulfilling the Amputee Coalition’s 2015 Five Year Plan ACA Calls for Improved Screening Procedures for TSA ACA Calls for Improved Screening Procedures for TSA Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Reaches Goal of 100 Campers Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Reaches Goal of 100 Campers Amputee Coalition of America’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Reaches Goal of 100 Campers Dumfries Teen's Determination Outweighs Loss of Limb Daniel is one of 100 children from across the United States who will participate in the 11th annual Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp. Guest column: After 20 years, ADA still provides for equal access The Amputee Coalition of America's President and CEO, Kendra Calhoun, shares her view of the 20th anniversary of the ADA. What an exciting day this is for all who have worked for equal access and opportunity for people of all abilities!
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