Welcome to the National Limb Loss Resource Center®
Our resource center is packed with tools to support your journey, from over 40 published guides (in both English and Spanish) to 70+ fact sheets on topics that matter to you. Whether it’s peer support or patient navigation, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out on our most popular guide, First Step, designed to help you from day one. These digital publications serve as valuable tools to help individuals and their loved ones navigate their new path with confidence and support.
Beginning Your New Journey Guides
Navigating life after limb loss can be overwhelming, but having the right resources can make all the difference. The Amputee Coalition offers a collection of digital guides designed to support individuals who have lost a limb, their families, and caregivers. Each guide provides essential information to help with recovery, rehabilitation, and the journey ahead.
First Step – A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss
A comprehensive 96-page guide offering trusted information on common challenges, decision-making, and consumer issues that arise after limb loss.
Being a Caregiver Guide Book
A guide designed for family members and spouses, addressing the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving, relationships, and available community resources.
Level Specific Beginning Your New Journey Guides
These introductory guides provide level-specific information to help individuals adjust to life after an amputation. They cover key topics such as rehabilitation, working with a prosthetist, prosthetic and assistive device options, insurance coverage, and home and vehicle modifications.
Upper-Limb Amputation Guide
Above Knee Amputation Guide
