Global Resources for People with Limb Loss & Limb Difference
Updated 12/2023 Introduction It is our mission at the Amputee Coalition to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by ...
Emotional Recovery
Updated 10/2023 Introduction Losing a limb is a life-changing experience. This process can affect nearly every aspect of an individual’s ...
Before Your Amputation: Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
Updated 10/2023 Talking with your surgeon prior to amputation is important. You should meet your surgeon, feel confident in his ...
Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation
This fact sheet provides an overview of Vocational Rehabilitation and the services/resources it provides. CareerOneStop says Vocational Rehabilitation is a …
Congressional Caseworkers: How They Can Help
Created 3/2022 –
A major responsibility for members of Congress is to provide service to their constituents back in their state or congressional district.
Skin Care 101
Created 3/2022 –
Proper skin care is essential to the health and mobility of those living with limb loss or limb difference. Whether you have an upper limb or lower limb loss or difference, the residual skin must maintain its integrity for the proper and comfortable fit and wear of a prosthesis. Prosthetic sockets trap sweat and prevent air from circulating around your residual limb, which can create a virtual paradise for bacteria. Bacterial and fungal infections can lead to skin irritation, abrasions and eventually skin breakdown. Left unchecked, this could lead to infection and ulcerations, leaving you unable to use your prosthesis for an extended length of time.
Resources to Help Children Understand Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Updated 11/2021 –
Reading encourages children’s imaginations to grow, and opens their world to new people, places and possibilities. Reading books about difficult concepts, such as limb difference, is a safe and familiar way to introduce children to the topic.
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Coverage
Updated 10/2021 –
If you decide you need to sign up for a private health insurance plan, you may do so during open enrollment through the insurance exchanges, called marketplaces. These insurance exchanges have been set up in each state. The insurance marketplaces will allow you to compare costs and coverage of various insurance plans and help you determine if you qualify for discounts or tax credits to help cover the costs of your health insurance. This fact sheet will help you navigate the system and choose a health insurance plan that is right for you and your family.
Obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License with Limb Loss or Limb Difference
Created 09/2021 –
After an amputation surgery, people are often eager to start setting goals for “getting back to normal” or “finding their new normal.” One of the most important pieces of that can be getting back to work.
Medicare for People With Limb Loss/Limb Difference
Updated 9/2021 –
It can sometimes be hard to understand what your options are under Medicare. This fact sheet will explain what Medicare is, what each Medicare plan offers, how to get covered, and what all of this means for a person with limb loss.