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Loss of a limb is a major life
trauma that requires much adjustment, but it is not the end of life as you
know it. People with limb differences continue to do many amazing things.
Here are some resources to help you, or a loved one, with your special
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Amputee Coalition of America |
The
Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is a national, non-profit amputee
consumer educational organization representing people who have experienced
amputation or are born with limb differences. The ACA includes individual
amputees, amputee education and support groups for amputees, professionals,
family members and friends of amputees, amputation or limb loss related
agencies, and organizations. |
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Heather Mills McCartney
Amputee Forum |
One
of the biggest and best 24/7 resources you will find. |
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AboveKneeAmputee.com |
If
you have been searching for information about above knee prosthetics or
other issues relating to above knee amputees, you don't have to look any
further than this site! This site is maintained by amputees with help from
their friends. This site's purpose is to help above knee amputees achieve
good results when they get their prosthesis as well as provide support for a
variety of above knee amputee issues. |
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Amputee Resource Foundation of America |
A
virtual place on the Internet where amputees, their families, and
professionals have turned for
information and help |
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Amputee-Online.com |
This multi-award winning WEB Site is designed primarily to help out amputees
and also friends and families of amputees, doctors, prosthetists, teachers,
PE instructors, physical therapists or anyone wanting to know more about
amputation. |
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In Motion Magazine |
An
award-winning bimonthly magazine that addresses the needs and concerns
of amputees and those who care for and about them. |
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Amputee
Online.com Newswire |
Online news for amputees. |
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New Mobility Magazine |
An electronic magazine dealing with
mostly mobility impairments. It has many interesting features
including a chat room. |
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First Step - A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss |
First Step - A Guide for Adapting to
Limb Loss is available from the Amputee Coalition of America for download in
PDF format in three sections. It is also available for free in print form.
An excellent resource for those dealing with limb loss for the first time. |
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inMotion Magazine |
inMotion magazine is published
bimonthly for ACA members to provide timely, comprehensive information.
inMotion is one of the major benefits of membership. |
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Ampuserve |
Order prosthetic supplies direct to
the consumer. |
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SleeveArt |
Creative covers for your mechanical
limbs. |
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Stumps R Us Link
Site |
About 2 dozen links to other sites of
interest. |
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ADA |
Information and technical assistance related to the Americans with
Disabilities Act. |
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DisabilitInfo.gov |
the
comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources |
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National
Council on Disability |
The
National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making
recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million
Americans with disabilities. NCD is composed of 15 members appointed by the
President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. |
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The Access Board |
The
Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for
people with disabilities. It operates with about 30 staff and a governing
board of representatives from Federal departments and public members
appointed by the President. Key responsibilities of the Board include:
developing and maintaining accessibility requirements for the built
environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for
electronic and information technology, providing technical assistance and
training on these guidelines and standards, and enforcing accessibility
standards for federally funded facilities. |
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Ampuserve |
Order
prosthetic supplies direct to the consumer. |
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SleveArt |
Creative covers for your mechanical limbs. |
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Stumps R Us Link Site |
About
2 dozen links to other sites of interest. |
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Just
One Break (JOB) |
An
employment placement service catering to people with disabilities. |
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Overcoming
Pain |
Mark
Grant is a psychologist in private practice in Sydney and Melbourne
Australia. He has a particular interest in chronic pain and has developed a
protocol for the treatment of chronic pain which has been recognized
professionally through publication of research papers in two leading
peer-reviewed journals. |
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A Manual for Above and Below the Knew Amputees |
Copyright 1996 - Alvin L. Muilenburg and A. Bennett Wilson, jr. |
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The Barr Foundation |
The
Barr Foundation, a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce the
establishment of the Barr United Amputee Assistance Fund (BUAAF)
The purpose of the fund is to
purchase prosthetic limbs for amputees who cannot otherwise afford them.
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OPAF |
Our
primary mission: enable individuals with physical disabilities - especially
those served by members of the orthotics and prosthetics community - to
enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social
interaction. |
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Limbs for Life |
The
Mission of the Limbs for Life Foundation is to benefit amputees by providing
comfortable and fully functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot
otherwise afford it. |
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HemiPelvectomy and Hip-Disarticulation Help |
This
is an open forum; all hemipelvectomy, hip-disarticulations, and their family
members are welcome to participate and share their personal experience and
opinions. The advice and knowledge of interested Prosthetists, Doctors,
Physical and Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and all other related
professionals are invited and appreciated. |
Amputee Support
and Reference Site for New Amputees |
This
web site was initially created for readers and supporters of the
alt.support.amputee (ASA)
amputee newsgroup to view and learn about prosthetic devices, but all
amputees and family members are welcome here. Newsgroup messages can also
be posted and viewed for free at
groups.google.com/(formerly known as
Deja.com). Important aspects of being an amputee are available here:
selecting the right prosthetist, achieving comfortable prosthetic fit,
resolving residual limb pain, phantom pain, insurance definitions of medical
necessity and more.
This amputee website is a great
starting place for all new amputees and their families to learn about,
and access the many useful amputee sites available. |
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Lady Amp |
LadyAmp was created to help those woman who are facing a life changing
ordeal. You may ask, why such a feminine website? Roses, flowers, birds? Why
a website for women amputees? The one thing an amputee needs to do is
remember who they were before the amputation, this is expecially true for
women. For many women amputees, the thought that they are no longer who they
were is an emotional roller coaster. It takes a 'special woman' to overcome
the pitfalls society and ourselves create for us. |
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Limbless Association |
The
site is for all those seeking advice or support relating to the loss of a
limb; whether you are an amputee, relative, career or healthcare professional |
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Additional Links |
Amputee Resource Foundation of America, Inc. has as its mission to
disseminate timely and useful information, to perform charitable services,
and to conduct research to enhance productivity and quality of life for
amputees in America. |
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Stepping Back into Life |
Steve
Loignon has dedicated much of his time to helping others since losing his
legs in an accident in 2001. |
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Amputee Website |
This
multi-award winning WEB Site is designed primarily to help out amputees on a
peer to peer basis. |
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Johns Hopkins Rehab Site
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This
site provides an introduction to the field of physical medicine and
rehabilitation (PM&R); a comprehensive overview of department services; a
directory of faculty and staff, including their research and clinical
interests; and links to numerous other rehabilitation-related Internet
resources. |
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Americans With Disabilities Act Document Center |
The
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but an
international toll-free consulting service that provides information about
job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN
also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Please take a few moments to surf around and find out about our free
services |
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Yahoo Shoe
Exchange Group |
Shoe
exchange for Amputees and others with shoe size differences |
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