New website offers 24/7 search-by-zip code option to find local services and resources   The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Disability Information and Access Line has launched a new tool to help people with disabilities to find local services and resources to support community living. Through DIAL’s new website and its searchable database, users can now […]

Although losing his limbs to sepsis, Ron Rosas was determined to find a way to play tennis again with the help of a surgeon. News 40’s Morgan Hoover shared his message of hope with others living with limb loss in the Living Well video segment.   When Ron’s pneumonia quickly developed into sepsis, he was facing […]

By Vala Hallgrimson, Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor and Lead Advocate When it comes to sepsis, remember it’s about TIME! Temperature – Infection – Mental Decline – Extremely ill. I wish I had known that when Sepsis overtook me. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.  January […]

Ladies, today is your day! Highlighting the importance of total health care, National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is recognized the last Wednesday of September each year. In 2023 the date falls on September 27. Mental health is just as important as physical health and this day is all about women focusing on making healthy […]

Designation, new research program and update to NIH mission are actions to ensure inclusion of people with disabilities. On Tuesday, September 26, Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D., director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), designated people with disabilities as a population with health disparities for research supported by the National Institutes […]

How would you feel about spending an entire week skiing fresh powder in the heart of the Rocky Mountains? Whether you are a competitive adaptive athlete or someone thrilled about the idea of taking up snow sports, Move United’s annual Ski Spectacular is a thrilling outdoor event you won’t want to miss! The 2023 Ski […]

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is hosting a dynamic two-part webinar series, “The Rehab Act at 50 Years.” This commemorative series marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Rehab Act, which was the first civil rights legislation protecting disabled people against discrimination and established both the Independent Living Services and Centers for Independent Living […]

As one of 26 national organizations which make up the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC), the Amputee Coalition signed on to the DRRC’s advocacy letter on August 2. This letter was addressed to the Director of the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), Dr. Pérez-Stable, and the Director of the Agency […]

Did you know 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, which can cause disability, and loss of quality of life and independence, according to the Alliance for Aging Research? September is Healthy Aging Month which promotes ways that people can stay healthy as they age.   The earlier we commit to living […]

By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist On Sept. 15, 2018, “something really powerful” happened in the life of Samir Dailey. He lost both legs above the knee when he was struck by a train. Two days before the five-year anniversary of his accident, the 28-year-old walked in his first New York Fashion Week as part of […]