
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. Disabled Kids Find Mentors, Fun At Camp In Warm Springs Youth Camp for Amputees Coming to Ohio Insurers Pressed To Pay More For Prostheses U.S. House Bill Seeks Parity in Prosthetic Coverage Amputee Summer Youth Camp Hits Warm Springs From Camper to Counselor at the ACA Youth Camp 'Talking to the guys who have been through it' CDC Grant Extends Agreement with ACA Amputee Coalition provides summer youth camp A camp all their own Military Amputee Provides Support for Others Amputees see they're not alone Better than Spinach: Young Minds and Muscles Benefit Equally with Activity Amputee Coalition of America Calls for Prosthetic Parity Murder by Spreadsheet: Amputees have it real bad Law urged to benefit amputees Top Story: Bill Seeks to Ensure Prosthetic Coverage Insurance firms deny amputees new limbs: Coalition pushes bill to mandate coverage A new limb for life Amputees fight caps in coverage for prosthetics Won't stop thinking about tomorrow Amputee Coalition of America Enjoys Record Attendance at its National Conference Amputee Coalition of America's 2008 Annual Conference Is One for the Record Books Amputee Coalition of America to Establish Peer Visitation at VA Sites Nationwide Amputee Coalition of America Names New President and CEO Amputee Coalition Youth Camp Boosts Children’s Self Image Dr. Terrence Sheehan Named Medical Director of Amputee Coalition of America Amputee Coalition of America Names New President and CEO Amputee Coalition brings youth summer camp to Ohio location Health Insurers' Denials of Coverage Spark Protest Kix Brooks to Headline Concert for Amputees Country Music Star to Headline Benefit Concert for Amputee Coalition Historic Bipartisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Requires Meaningful Health Insurance Coverage for Amputees BAMC mentors heal more than just wounds BAMC mentors heal more than just wounds Artificial arm a true gift After gator attack, man gets rare assistance, a high-tech prosthetic limb BAMC offering new program for amputees Amputee Coalition of America Names New President and CEO Training and Certification for Military Amputee Peer Visitors Vermont Amputee Wins Amputee Coalition Advocate Award Amputee Coalition of America Military Amputee Peer Visitor Program Losing to win. Amputees find help through peer visitors, support group Losing to win. Amputees find help through peer visitors, support group Major O&P Organizations Reach Agreement on Minimum Standards for Providers and Suppliers of Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics Major O&P Organizations Reach Agreement on Minimum Standards for Providers and Suppliers of Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics Wounded Warrior Project and Amputee Coalition of America Work Together to Train and Certify Military Amputee Peer Visitors Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the Amputee Coalition of America are expanding the Military Amputee Peer Visitor Program by conducting a train-the trainer and peer mentor training seminar at the Wounded Warrior Project’s headquarters in Jacksonville, Fl Wounded Warrior Project and Amputee Coalition of America Work Together to Train and Certify Military Amputee Peer Visitors Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the Amputee Coalition of America are expanding the Military Amputee Peer Visitor Program by conducting a train-the trainer and peer mentor training seminar at the Wounded Warrior Project’s headquarters in Jacksonville, Fl Amputee Coalition of America Now Accepting Applications for the Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is now accepting applications for the second annual Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship until March 15, 2010 Amputee Coalition of America Now Accepting Applications for the Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is now accepting applications for the second annual Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship until March 15, 2010 Amputee Coalition of America Announces 2010 Officers and Board of Directors The Amputee Coalition of America is pleased to announce its 2010 officers of the board of directors and two new board members. Amputee Coalition of America Announces 2010 Officers and Board of Directors The Amputee Coalition of America is pleased to announce its 2010 officers of the board of directors and two new board members. Lawn Mower Accidents Are the Leading Cause of Major Amputations for Children Under 10 More Than 600 Children Undergo Mower-Related Amputations Each Year Lawn Mower Accidents Are the Leading Cause of Major Amputations for Children Under 10 More Than 600 Children Undergo Mower-Related Amputations Each Year Lawn Mower Accidents Are the Leading Cause of Major Amputations for Children Under 10 More Than 600 Children Undergo Mower-Related Amputations Each Year A Dream Come True Amputee Coalition of America’s Limb Loss Task Force Warns of Increasing Limb Loss in the U.S. On average, 507 people lose a limb every day in the United States. This number is expected to almost double by 2050 unless a major public awareness campaign is launched and key prevention initiatives put in place, according to an expert task force convene 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 Delaware Legislation Would Require Insurers to Cover Prosthetic Limbs 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 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 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
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