Amputee News

Amputee.nl 

Amputee.nl is supported and maintained by The Staff of The UMC St Radboud Amputee Rehabilitation Center.
The purpose of the site is to offer lower limb amputees extensive information about rehabilitating to life after limbloss.  

 Limbs 4 Life

Australia - One of the most important things for those of us who are amputees is getting our life back to the way it was prior to amputation. Obviously adjustments will need to be made and daily challenges addressed – with support and patience these can be overcome in time. 

Disabled Online 

University of Michigan
Orthotics and Prosthetics Center 

Please come to learn, share your concerns, experiences and knowledge. Open to all patients, family and health care professionals.

Oldham Amputee Support Group

We provide free and confidential support within the Oldham, (UK) area for people for whom an amputation may be necessary or who already are amputees, this also extends to their families and partners.

AMPUTEES FEDERATION OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED

The primary objective of the Federation is to support and promote the welfare of all amputees. This includes offering peer support and encouragement when the going gets tough, and providing information and advice to help amputees achieve the quality lifestyle to which they aspire.

Amputee Support Group of Northern Virginia

Group members share ideas and encourage each other by talking about their feelings, experiences and frustrations. Social events are planned throughout the year to encourage cohesion and openness within the group. 

Dallas Amputee Network 

Support group for amputees in the Dallas, Texas area.

Amputee Support &
Outreach of Northern Colorado

The mission of Amputee Support & Outreach is to offer assistance and education to amputees and their families by providing valuable resources, support and the opportunity to network with other amputees.

Northern Alberta Amputee Program (NAAP)

Founded by Master Corporal Paul Franklin and friends after losing both his legs in military action in Afghanistan, NAAP has become a shining beacon to amputees and their families

Roanoke Amputee Network  

The Roanoke Amputee Network is a voluntary group of individuals with special needs due to amputation of a limb either by accident or illness.

Stumps`R Us

"A Whimsical Support Group of Cheerful Cripples Who Can Answer almost ANY question you might have about life without one, two, three or four limbs"  

International Child Amputee Network

Bill Baughn and his wife, Joyce, a bilateral below elbow amputee since age six, established I-CAN (International Child Amputee Network) and an Internet mailing list to provide information and support contacts to children with absent or underdeveloped limbs and their parents.  

Amputee Ireland 

Mission Statement: To empower amputees to achieve independence, participation, social and occupational integration in the life of the community. 

Little Fins Limb Difference Group

Welcome to the Little Fins Limb Difference Group Web site. We are a local group of Minnesotan families located throughout in the Twin Cities area who are all sharing in the experience of having a family member with a upper extremity limb difference.

 Arts and Entertainment

"What's Bugging Seth" is based on a man who is hearing-impaired looking for success. He meets Alma, (played by Amy Purdy, a double amputee from Las Vegas), and their relationship changes lives dramatically. The film focuses on the issues of insecurity and independence.

John Denner 

If you've heard anything about John Denner, you probably know he was born without a right hand.  And if you've had the privilege of hearing him play, you also know he's one of the most phenomenal guitar players in rock today. 

One armed bassist 

Bill Clements is a bass player with one arm (or at least one hand). Fortunately, it's his left arm, and he's exceptionally good at playing bass with that it (and a bandana tied around the neck of the bass to stop notes ringing on).  

Jackie Foster is an artist who creates abstract original paintings using a highly unusual painting technique. She is an amputee who paints using her finger nubbins. Highly unusual? Yes. Extremely cool? Most definitely!

 Legal

Amputation Information

A service of Howard L. Nations law firm

Willoughby Doyle Trial Lawyers

Litigating catastrophic limb loss cases requires technical expertise and the jury trial experience and resources to force the culpable parties to accept responsibility for their negligent conduct. The lawyers at Willoughby Doyle have both.

World Association for Children and Parents

WACAP (World Association for Children and Parents) is a leading adoption agency. WACAP delivers reliable, personal adoption services to bring a child into your family. Please ask about the adoption of children with special needs including children with missing limbs and the substantial financial assistance available.

Limbs for Life Foundation

The Limbs for Life Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fully functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the challenges facing amputees.

Disabilities Online

A comprehensive, up-to-date directory of online information about disabilities. 

Range of Motion Project 

The Mission of ROMP is to provide prosthetic limbs and orthotic braces to those who cannot afford or do not have access to these services, empowering them to actively contribute to their families and communities.

Vietnam War Traumatic Amputation Site

Brought to you by the Indiana-Ohio Center for Traumatic Amputation Rehabilitation Research 

Shirts for Limbs 

For a $25 donation used to purchase a new leg, you get a shirt. :)  

Amputee Coalition of America

To reach out to people with limb loss and to empower them through education, support and advocacy. 

AMPUTEE ASSOCIATION OF INDIA TRUST 

The Amputee Association of India Trust (AAIT) is a non-profit amputee educational organisation representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences.

ARM-AMP

This site is made for arm amps by arm amps. We are here to help new arm amps to deal with their new body form along with offering tried and true tips and suggestions.  

Tips 4 Arm Amps

I have come up with ideas that allow me to continue my daily life with relative ease. 

Amputee & Disability Resource Directory for Canadian Amputees

Hello and welcome to the newest online resource and directory for amputees in Canada and around the world. 

National Amputation Foundation  

Founded in 1919, The National Amputation Foundation (NAF) has for over 80 years been offering valuable assistance to veterans of World War I, II, Korea, the Vietnam Conflict, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.

Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund 

Our primary mission: enable individuals with physical disabilities - especially those served by members of the orthotics and prosthetics community - to enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social interaction.  

The War Amps 

The War Amps is a registered charitable organization operated under the direction of war amputees 

Disabled American Veterans

Disabled American Veterans was formed in the aftermath of World War I when a group of veterans injured in the war banded together for strength and support to make sure that all disabled veterans got the health care and benefits they had earned in the trenches of Europe.

Operation Support Our Troops

The mission of Operation Support Our Troops is to provide a process and forum for Americans of diverse interests, backgrounds and walks of life to come together to demonstrate to members of the Armed Forces and their Commander in Chief that they are supported and deeply appreciated for their service 

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Founded in 1954, RIC has earned a worldwide reputation as being a leader in patient care, advocacy, research and educating health professionals in physical medicine and rehabilitation.  

Clear Path International

At Clear Path International we serve landmine and bomb accident survivors, their families and their communities.
This assistance takes the form of direct medical and social services to survivors and their families as well as equipment support to hospitals.  

Unlimbited Possibilities

Unlimbited Possibilities is a community where families of children with upper limb differences can gather to offer support and share information.

Helping Hands Foundation

Helping Hands Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit support group made up of parents who have children with upper limb differences and who are concerned with the challenges facing the child and the entire family. 

Limb Differences 

As the parents of children with limb differences, we can say for sure that having the right information is critical in the determination of the best treatment options for your child. 

On The Other Hand 

My name is Laura Faye Clubok, and I have created this website to provide information, support, and suggestions for parents, relatives, and friends of children with hand anomalies.

Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is to raise public awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members to aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs  

PAKISTAN EMERGENCY AMPUTEE PROJECT

PROSTHETIKA will provide critical assistance to the victims of the devastating 2005 earthquake in Pakistan

 Sports

Motorcycle Accessories 

Two Wheel Touring - for people who know that the shortest route is not always the best!

One Arm Dove Hunt Association

What started as a joke in 1972 became a tradition and has grown as the only event of its kind on Earth.

American Amputee Hockey Association

The American Amputee Hockey Association (AAHA) is a non-profit sports organization founded in 2000 to develop opportunities for amputee and other disabled athletes to learn and play competitive hockey.

American Amputee Soccer Association 

To promote social interactivity, self-esteem and self-confidence among adult, and especially among new and youthful amputees, through recreational and competitive amputee soccer programs.

International Association for Handicapped Divers

The International Association for Handicapped Divers (IAHD) is a diving association, which has focused upon providing the means for those with physical disabilities who wish to become scuba divers. 

National Amputee Golf Association

Incorporated in 1954, NAGA was comprised of a small group of amputee golfers who played friendly games that quickly developed into regional tournament play in various cities across the United States. Today, NAGA has over 2500 members worldwide.  

Challenged Athletes Foundation

Established in 1997, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is a unique organization that recognizes the athletic greatness inherent in all people with physical challenges and supports their athletic endeavors by providing grants for training, competition and equipment needs. 

Amputee Golf Charities

AmpGC is a non-profit organization that sponsors the annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship (TPC) in Shelbyville Kentucky 

Eastern Amputee Golf Association

EAGA's prime purpose is to organize and conduct amputee golfing events and "Learn to Golf" clinics for any physically challenged individual, provide communication between its members and act as a bridge between its members and the National Association. 

Australian Amputee Open Golf Championship

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION SITE FOR AUSTRALIAN AMPUTEE GOLF EVENTS. 

CANADIAN AMPUTEE GOLF ASSOCIATION

C.A.G.A.'S priorities are to encourage more amputees to get involved with sport and recreation as part of their rehabilitation and future success going forward in life 

Western Amputee Golf Association 

Welcome to the Western Amputee Golf Association. This website will give you access to amputee golf news and events, golf course locations, and links to many interesting websites.  

Handicapped Scuba Association 

Founded in 1981, The Handicapped Scuba Association, a non-profit organization, has dedicated itself to improving the physical and social well being of people with disabilities through the exhilarating sport of scuba diving and in doing so has become the worldwide authority in the field

MTB Amputee

MTB-Amputee is an informal organization of amputee mountain biking and cycling enthusiasts

 Employment

Bender Consulting Services, Inc.

At Bender Consulting Services, Inc. our mission is to provide superior technology consulting services to our customers while creating employment and career opportunities, independence and freedom for people with disabilities.

  Prosthetic Business

California Orthotics and Prosthetics Association 

COPA's Mission: To improve the business climate in California for orthotic and prosthetic companies

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions