By Don Lewis Finding an accessible home to suit your needs is not that easy, especially when your needs as an amputee are fairly specific. However, it’s not impossible to stumble across an accessible home that seems like it’s made just for you. Otherwise, there are alternative ways and means to make this possible.  Establish […]

Quad Amputee Fashion. We may not be able to go back and wear the same high heels, or dresses, but becoming an amputee was a challenge with clothes…eventually, my creativity and love of clothes returned to me. The post Gloria Letona appeared first on THRIVE – Amputee Coalition Blog.

Mock Interviewing 101: Adults/Veterans Workforce Development Program Tuesday, May 30, 2023 – 3 p.m. Eastern During this training, Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager, will review a series of interview questions to help attendees prepare for an interview! The goal of this training session is for attendees to feel confident, prepared, and ace their first interview experience! […]

Currently completing his Ph.D. while working for Portland Opera and designing a show of his own, Ty Chiko is as ambitious as he is creative. Deeply passionate about the arts, Ty is a visual artist, an established opera singer, and even plays several instruments, including piano and guitar. He is also a congenital below-knee amputee […]

The upcoming Amputee Coalition National Conference promises to be an extraordinary annual event. Attendees from last year’s conference can personally attest to its incredible success and impact on the amputee community. “This was a terrific event.” “Please, do not change one thing. You nailed it this year!” “To be with people like ourselves is so powerful, moving, […]

We have older adult mental health awareness day, mental health days companies are gifting to employees, a dedicated week for children’s mental health acceptance week, and May is mental health awareness month among numerous critical awareness days so there is no secret that our nation faces many systematic issues that intersect with mental health. Mental […]

In celebration of military appreciation month, we are excited to announce the Amputee Coalition Board Chair, John Register, made a special guest appearance on the television show Great Day Washington! Joined by the wonderful hosts Ellen Bryan and Kristen Berset-Harris, John discussed his personal journey as a veteran and his unwavering commitment to supporting individuals […]

Sgt. Major expands his mission to inspire the next generation of leaders through the Amputee Coalition, Howard University and Cannes Film Festival. Reprinted with permission from CJS Public Relations. By Christa J. Smith. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 18, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig (Ret.) is an inspiration to aspiring leaders, executives, and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2023 Media contact: Martha Merrow, Mobius Mobility, LLC – mmerrow@mobiusmobility.com | 833-346-4268 ext. 1009 iBOT® Personal Mobility Device Achieves Financial Accessibility through Private Insurance Coverage Manchester, New Hampshire – Today, Mobius Mobility announced the launch of private insurance billing for the iBOT® PMD, a multi-modal power wheelchair in which users […]

Every year, the United States celebrates Military Appreciation Month in May to honor the service and sacrifice of our military personnel. This month is a time to recognize and thank all military members for their contributions to our country. It is also an opportunity to show appreciation for the families of those who have served […]