Por lo general, en los Estados Unidos no se reutilizan los componentes protésicos por razones legales.
Disaster Recovery
Updated 07/2019 When a catastrophe like a major hurricane happens, your world can be turned upside down. During these tough ...
Time to Prepare!
When survivors of natural disasters talk about their experiences, they often have one thought in common: “I never thought it could happen to me.” Here is a list of some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, including assembling an emergency supply kit.
The TSA presents traveling with limb loss
Published 07/17/2017 – Susan Buckland, Senior Policy Advisor, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security, shares a presentation focused on travel. You’ll learn more about the process of airport screening, what to expect, and how you can prepare.
Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp
Since 2000, the Amputee Coalition has provided a safe place for kids to learn more about living with limb loss and limb difference. Today, it has evolved to traditional summer camp, complete with canoes and campfires. Most importantly, the focus is on them.
Adaptive Sports Programs
Created 02/2017 –
This fact sheet focuses on nationwide, sport-specific resources that provide an overview of the adapted version of a particular sport; there may be leagues or teams located closer to your area not listed below. Some Web sites include a team or league locator to help you find a team near your location. Other Web sites have information and trainings for local schools and recreational centers that discuss how to set up adaptive sports programs. Perhaps you can be an agent of change for your community by working with a local community center to develop an adaptive league in your area.
Sepsis and limb loss: awareness and prevention
Published 05/17/2017 –
Presented by Steven Q. Simpson, MD, FCCP, FACP –
This talk introduces listeners to the concept of sepsis, to show how common it is – and how deadly, and to familiarize participants with common signs and symptoms, so that they can suspect sepsis in themselves or their loved ones.
2017 Hill Days Attendees
Published 04/19/2017.
This webinar includes agenda, topics, and what you should expect at our 2017 Hill Days event. Questions? Email amplify@1a2c2025.com.