WHAT IS LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AWARENESS MONTH?
The Amputee Coalition invites you to celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month with us from April 1-30, 2024. More than 5.6 million Americans are living with limb loss and limb difference, based on a recently published study: 5.6 Million++ Americans are Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference: New Study Published – Amputee Coalition (amputee-coalition.org). Limb loss and limb difference affects people of all backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, genders, races, ages, and other demographics. During April, we want to demonstrate how our community thrives and how you can participate.
The limb loss and limb different community includes people from many backgrounds, careers, goals, and intersecting communities. The month is dedicated to sharing and telling the stories of those vast people- you. The Amputee Coalition is the leading national non-profit representing the limb loss and limb different community in Washington, DC and across the country, as the independent, unbiased voice of the community.
Amputee Coalition is dedicated to advocate for, support, and educate people who have limb loss and/or limb difference and LLLDAM is the perfect opportunity for you to get more involved: celebrate the wins, encourage through challenges, and accompany along the journeys of the community. Join us for 2024’s Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month throughout April!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
There are many ways you can recognize Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month!
Here are some online tools you can use:
- 2024 LLLDAM Communications Toolkit
- 2024 LLLDAM Proclamations by State
- Order Your Free Orange Awareness Ribbons – 10 piece order limit per person
- #LLLDAM Ribbon Apparel
- #WeTHRIVE Share Your Story Campaign
- Participate in LLLDAM Dares
- THRIVE Blog Resources
- LLLDAM Webinars
- Ways to Give
Please join the conversation on our social channels to get inspired and elevate our community!
If you need support, educational materials, or other resources about how to live well with limb loss and limb difference, visit our National Limb Loss Resource Center. You can call us at 1-888-267-5669 x 1 or contact us via this web form.