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- 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.
- ADVOCACY UPDATE: Massachusetts Parity Bill
- ADVOCACY UPDATE: Estimate of Number of Persons Living with Limb Loss in NY State
- “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
- Colorado - Prosthetic and Orthotic Adult Benefit Summary
Providing Medicaid coverage for prosthetics saves money for states
- Massachusetts Financial Impact Statement for Prosthetic Coverage
Review and evaluation of proposed legislation to mandate coverage for certain prosthetic devices: H. 837
- Colorado - Prosthetic and Orthotic Adult Benefit Full Report
Providing Medicaid coverage for prosthetics saves money for states.
- NY Parity Bill introduced to NY Senate & Assembly
If we are to get these bills passed in this and other states we have to make a bigger noise than other groups also looking for mandates!
- APPLL Update: State Parity - May/June 2005 inMotion
- Bidding Demonstration: Setting the Record Straight for Prosthetic Consumers
- Do's and Don'ts of A Legislative Visit
- Steps to Effective Advocacy
- How Can I Get Help From My Congressional Representatives?
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Licensure vs. Certification: How It Can Affect You!
- Computerized Limb Coverage: A Letter to Practitioners and Bibliography
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has joined together with manufacturers of myoelectric and computerized devices, and beneficiary representatives, to work on reversing certain imprudent medical policies regarding coverage of these de
- 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.
- APPLL Executive Summary
Learn about ACA's Action Plan for Persons with Limb Loss (APPLL)
- 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
- Learn to Play Sled Hockey!
Come learn to play sled hockey with the Lakeshore Foundation, the Tennessee Sled Hockey Association and the Southern Amateur Hick Association Disabled Hockey Committee on Sunday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Ice Rink, 500 Amphitheater R
- Learn to Play Sled Hockey!
Come learn to play sled hockey with the Lakeshore Foundation, the Tennessee Sled Hockey Association and the Southern Amateur Hick Association Disabled Hockey Committee on Sunday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Ice Rink, 500 Amphitheater R
- Lakeshore Foundation Amputee Sports Festival
Join amputees and the staff of Lakeshore Foundation on Saturday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4000 Ridgeway Drive in Birmingham, Alabama
- Lakeshore Foundation Amputee Sports Festival
Join amputees and the staff of Lakeshore Foundation on Saturday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4000 Ridgeway Drive in Birmingham, Alabama
- Amputee Cyclists Reach Journey’s End
The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders, Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and Joe Sapere, are now enjoying time off a bicycle and relaxing in air-conditioned comfort.
- Amputee Cyclists Reach Journey’s End
The Amputees Across America (AAA) riders, Gary Summers, Amber Johnson and Joe Sapere, are now enjoying time off a bicycle and relaxing in air-conditioned comfort.
- College Scholarship Available for Amputees
U.S. residents under the age of 35 who are current or former cancer patients OR an amputee are urged to apply for the Cancer for College scholarship.
- College Scholarship Available for Amputees
U.S. residents under the age of 35 who are current or former cancer patients OR an amputee are urged to apply for the Cancer for College scholarship.
- Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Government Work
The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is offering competitive scholarship awards to undergraduate students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government dur
- Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Government Work
The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is offering competitive scholarship awards to undergraduate students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government dur
- Upcoming Deadline for Artwork Submission
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is sponsoring a juried art exhibition, eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art.
- Upcoming Deadline for Artwork Submission
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is sponsoring a juried art exhibition, eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art.
- ACA Announces New Youth Activities Program Coordinator
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce Derrick Stowell as the new Youth Activities Program (YAP) Coordinator, where he is responsible for the coordination of ACA’s four-day annual residential youth camp for over 60 children with limb
- ACA Announces New Youth Activities Program Coordinator
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce Derrick Stowell as the new Youth Activities Program (YAP) Coordinator, where he is responsible for the coordination of ACA’s four-day annual residential youth camp for over 60 children with limb
- Recruiting for youth study extended! We need you!
"I Can Do It, You Can Do It" is a new mentoring program focused on nutrition and physical activity. The ACA is partnering with the Center for Development and Disability, and the American Association of Health and Disability to evaluate the effectiveness o
- ACA Youth Camp Applications Coming Soon!
Keep checking back for more information about the 2007 ACA Youth Camp!
- Baen Books Free to Readers With Disabilities
Baen Books (www.baen.com), a publisher of science fiction, will provide its books to fans who are amputees, blind, paralyzed or dyslexic in electronic form free of charge, effective immediately.
- Baen Books Free to Readers With Disabilities
Baen Books (www.baen.com), a publisher of science fiction, will provide its books to fans who are amputees, blind, paralyzed or dyslexic in electronic form free of charge, effective immediately.
- Oklahoma State University Announces Revised Orthotic-Prosthetic Program
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee has redesigned its Associate of Applied Science program into a multi-skill set, technically based program that offers comprehensive education and technical training while adding the components of pedorthic and orthotic f
- Oklahoma State University Announces Revised Orthotic-Prosthetic Program
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee has redesigned its Associate of Applied Science program into a multi-skill set, technically based program that offers comprehensive education and technical training while adding the components of pedorthic and orthotic f
- Organization Provides Hand Cycles to Children with Disabilities
Since 2000, Athletes Helping Athletes has provided hand cycles to children with disabilities. See how you can apply for your own hand cycle.
- Deadline for camp applications coming up fast!
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for camp applications is coming up fast. There are still many open spots, but every year we have a waiting list—so don’t wait!
- Dance auditions held in Atlanta.
If you like to dance and live in the Atlanta area, take a look at this opportunity!
- Be a part of the 2007 National Paralympic Academy!
U.S. PARALYMPICS: Applications Now Available for 2007 National Paralympic Academy
Deadline for receiving applications is April 13
- Ability Trek 2007 comes to your neighborhood!
Endurance cyclist and amputee Daniel Sheret Plans to ride around the world to raise funds and awareness for Clear Path International's work with landmine and bomb survivors.
- Looking for a summer camp?
The ACA Youth camp is now full. Contact us to be added to our waiting list and to learn about other camp opportunities.
- OPAF First Volley Clinics Announced
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund offers free tennis clinics for amputees of all ages.
- Youth Essay Contest!
Middle and High school students enter this essay contest for a chance to win $250!
- Raise a Ruckus, win some cash!
Submit and idea for a cool new product that could improve the lives of kids around the world.
- Jr. Olympic Skills Competition
Have fun, get moving, and get your local group to host an Olympic Skills Competition today!
- Patient, 6, Participates In Marathon To Support Hospital
Watch this young amputee run his first marathon!
- Young Amputee Helping Health Insurance Bill Gain Momentum.
Evan Light is a young amptuee that is making a big difference in the state of Indiana.
- Win a Trip to Beijing!!
The US Paralypics are looking for young athletes to take part in the Paralympic Academy that will be held at the Beijing Paralympics.
- NYLN Membership Drive
Are you a young leader looking for opportunity? Do you want resources from all over the country? We can help! NYLN is hosting a membership drive through March 2008.
- Two Athletes Power Their Way to Beijing, China
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is pleased to announce the nomination of two athletes to the U.S. Powerlifting Team that will compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.
- Ampsurf presents
Association of Amputee Surfer’s
Will host a series of weekend surf clinics for amputees and those with Disabilities wanting to learn to surf.
- Amputee Coalition of America Youth Camp in the news.
Check out the recent news coverage of the 2008 Amputee Coalition of America Youth Camp.
- 2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES: U.S. Swimmers Win Three Gold Medals, Set Paralympic and American Records
The U.S. team continued its momentum at the National Aquatics Center tonight with three gold medals, two silver and one bronze.
- "Birth defect doesn’t slow down East Buchanan freshman’s life."
Read about Nathan West, a highschool football player who was born with a limb difference.
- Rawlings Named Adaptive XC Coach
Longtime cross country and alpine club coach Greg Rawlings is the newest addition to the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team.
- U.S. Paralympics and the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Partner to Create Sport and Recreation Opportunities for Injured Service Members
Colorado Springs, Colo. - The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) and U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), have partnered to create new Paralympic sport and recreation opportunities throughout the U.S., specific
- The Little Three-Legged Pony That Could
CBS Evening News: Molly The Prosthetic-Leg Wearing Pony Shows Kids That Hope Limps, But Still Lives On.
- PBS game show, Design Squad, features Lisa Bufano a dancer and amputee.
Dancer and performance artist Lisa Bufano, a bilateral leg and finger amputee, challenges the teams to build specialized prostheses for an underwater performance.
- Paralympian Erin Popovich Named Semi-Finalist for 79th Annual Sullivan Award
Three-time U.S. Paralympian Erin Popovich (Butte, Mont./swimming) has been named as one of the 12 semi-finalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award. The award will be presented on April 15 at the New York Athletic Club.
- Paralympian April Holmes Nominated for World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability for the 2009 Laureus World Sports Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Two-time U.S. Paralympian April Holmes (Somerdale, N.J.) has been nominated for “World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability” for the 2009 Laureus World Sports Awards.
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Working to Ensure that Amputees are Not Left Behind in Health Reform
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Working to Ensure that Amputees are Not Left Behind in Health Reform
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Signs on in Support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Signs on in Support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009
- OPAF Launches McKeever’s First Ride
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate HELP Protects Access to Assistive Devices
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate HELP Protects Access to Assistive Devices
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA and Partners Applaud the Inclusiveness of the Affordable Health Choices Act
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA and Partners Applaud the Inclusiveness of the Affordable Health Choices Act
- Connecticut: Vote on Monday. Take action TODAY!
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Celebrates Progress in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Celebrates Progress in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities
- Amputee Coalition Youth Camp Shows Young Amputees That They Can Do Anything, Anywhere
Donate now and help support this inspirational program
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Allies in Pushing for Patient Centered Approach to Comparative Effectiveness Research
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Allies in Pushing for Patient Centered Approach to Comparative Effectiveness Research
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress in the Efforts to Protect Assistive Devices in Healthcare Reform
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress in the Efforts to Protect Assistive Devices in Healthcare Reform
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress and Problems in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities
- ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress and Problems in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities
- Double amputee loses legs, finds a cause
- HEALTH CARE REFORM: Call your members today!
- HEALTHCARE REFORM: Take action during the August recess!
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Seeks Government Relations Specialist to Help Lead Policy Efforts
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Seeks Government Relations Specialist to Help Lead Policy Efforts
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Partners With AOPA and Hanger to Call for True Healthcare Reform
- ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Partners With AOPA and Hanger to Call for True Healthcare Reform
- Winslow Therapeutic Riding to Host McKeever’s First Ride
- TAKE ACTION TODAY! Push for true healthcare reform!
- Members of Congress Receive Legislative Awards From National Amputee Organizations
- Ossur Commits $20,000 to Amputee Coalition of America’s Parity Campaign
- Ossur Commits $20,000 to Amputee Coalition of America’s Parity Campaign
- Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Announced
Knoxville, TN, October 9, 2009 – The Amputee Coalition of America announced that it has named its youth camp in honor of the organization’s former president & CEO, Paddy Rossbach.
- Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Announced
Knoxville, TN, October 9, 2009 – The Amputee Coalition of America announced that it has named its youth camp in honor of the organization’s former president & CEO, Paddy Rossbach.
- Get Ready for National Family Caregivers Month in November
November 2009 celebrates National Family Caregivers Month, a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers – those individuals providing care to loved ones living with chronic illness, disability or the frailties of old age.
- Mending Limbs Organization to Hold Second Annual Benefit Concert
Event to raise awareness of need for adequate prosthetic insurance coverage for amputees
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Monday, April 14, 2008
BlazeSports America to Hold Summer Camp for Youth with Physical Disabilities
Atlanta, GA- BlazeSports America will hold an interactive sports and recreation summer camp June 24-29 for youth aged 8-18 with a physical disability at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, Warm Springs, GA.
Jam-packed with fun, friends and excitement, BlazeCamp is a five-day, four-night residential summer camp that provides opportunities for youth with physical disability to develop their skills in a variety of exciting sports including track and field, wheelchair basketball, goalball, tennis, tandem cycling, and more. Additionally, participants will enjoy traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, social activities and canoeing.
BlazeCamp emphasizes active and healthy lifestyles, FUNdamental sports skills, and personal development by providing opportunities for campers to try new things, build skills, make friends and become more independent. Campers are taught and supervised by well qualified staff and volunteers including certified therapeutic recreation specialists, disability sports professionals and athletes with disabilities. A 1:5 staff to camper ratio will be maintained at all times.
Camp fees are $325 for BlazeSports Members and $350 for non-members and includes all lodging, meals, sports instruction, and camp activities.
The camp at Roosevelt Warm Springs is situated on a gorgeous 12 acre lake with facilities including two fully accessible lodges, dining hall, indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium, track, paved wooded nature trails and a beautiful stone pavilion.
To register or for more information call (770) 850-8199 or visit www.blazesports.org.
About BlazeSports America
BlazeSports America advances the lives of youth and adults with physical disability through sport and healthy lifestyles. BlazeSports provides sports training, competitions, summer camps, leadership training, and recreational opportunities for youth and adults with spinal cord injury, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, muscular dystrophy, amputation, visual impairment or blindness as well as other physical disabilities. For more information visit our website at www.blazesports.org |