Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet

Vehicle Modification Resources

Mary Pierson Fact Sheet

Published 3/2021 –
People with all levels of limb loss or limb difference can still drive a car. Depending on the level or type of limb loss or limb difference as well as your use or non-use of a prosthesis, you may need to choose an automatic transmission.

Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet

Lawnmower Safety

Mary Pierson Fact Sheet

Published 3/2021 –
When the weather warms up, and the grass starts to grow high, rural and suburban families excitedly anticipate spending time their back and front yards. However, every year in the U.S., more than 800 children are injured by riding lawn mowers or small tractors, and more than 600 of those incidents result in amputation.

Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet

Getting Behind the Wheel with Limb Loss and Limb Difference

Mary Pierson Fact Sheet

Created 12/2020 –
Hitting the open road is about as American as apple pie, baseball, and summer family cookouts. The United States is known for having a robust and vibrant car culture. Even in larger cities, some individuals choose to rely on their own personal transportation.

Hoja De Datos

Recursos de ropa adaptada

Mary Pierson Español (Spanish), Fact Sheet Español

La ropa adaptada incluye prendas de vestir, calzado y accesorios diseñados especialmente para personas con discapacidades físicas y otras que no tienen suficiente amplitud de movimiento como para vestirse solas. La ropa adaptada viene en diferentes formas y estilos, incluidos cierres magnéticos en lugar de botones o cremalleras o dobladillos planos que son menos propensos a engancharse o atorarse. La ropa adaptada debe beneficiar al usuario física y psicológicamente, ya que la ropa de calidad nos suele hacer sentir bien con nosotros mismos y promueve una sensación de bienestar. La ropa adaptada se puede considerar uno de los tantos dispositivos de ayuda de alta y baja tecnología para tareas de la vida cotidiana.

Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet

Adaptive Gaming Resources

Web Administration Fact Sheet

Created 10/2019 –
Gaming can allow those who are disabled to learn new skills as well as provide therapeutic benefits. More and more gaming manufacturers and organizations are tackling the need for adaptive gaming resources. This fact sheet will explore a few of these adaptive gaming options.