An assortment of amputee organizations offers a wide spectrum of information and perspectives. Connect for support, to share info, participate in advocacy, events or lifestyle opportunities. Learn more about your orthotics and prosthetics from the professionals.
For information on the Extremity Games, other sports and recreation opportunities for people with amputations or missing limbs, go to our Disability Sports page.
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The on-line connection for amps with an active lifestyle. Featuring information, links and resources for amputees and other people with disabilities.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Amputee Coalition” opened=”closed”]http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
The Amputee Coalition works to raise awareness about and increase practices to prevent limb loss; works to ensure that no amputee feels alone through pre- and post amputation and recovery; And works to help amputees and their family live life to the fullest after amputation.
The website has extensive information available on the topic of: Limb Loss Resource Center, Peer and Support Group, Awareness and Advocacy, Events and Programs. Plus opportunities for involvement.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”The Digital Resource Foundation for the O&P Community (DRFOP)” opened=”closed”]The Digital Resource Foundation for the O&P Community (DRFOP) is a non-profit organization with a mission to develop computer-based information resources and communication links for the worldwide orthotics, prosthetics and rehabilitation community.
We are currently engaged in two major projects:
O&P Virtual Library: An online collection of journals, books, reports and archived material related to orthotics and prosthetics, keyword searchable and available at no cost to users worldwide.
O&P/Rehab Humanitarian Database: A searchable online database that connects with the professionals and organizations that have the resources to help.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF)” opened=”closed”]OPAF is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 1995. OPAF initiatives include:
- improving the quality of life for O & P patients through health and fitness programs, and
- raising public awareness of physical disability.
- enabling individuals served by the orthotics and prosthetics community to enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social interaction.
- providing adaptive sports programs, clinics and activities to those served by the orthotic and prosthetic community.
- raise public awareness of the benefits from physical activity, orthotics, and prosthetics for people with physical disabilities.
- facilitate continuing education programs for allied-health professionals who serve as members of the rehabilitation team.
http://www.nationalamputation.org
The National Amputation Foundation was founded in 1919 by a group of amputee veterans who suffered the loss of limb or limbs in the service of our country. For over 80 years NAF has been offering valuable assistance to veterans of World War I, II, Korea, the Vietnam Conflict, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Aware of the needs unique to amputees the Foundation dedicated all its efforts to helping all veteran amputees. The Foundation has since expanded its facilities to include civilian amputees as well.
The new civilian amputee has become a major concern to the Foundation. Unlike the new veteran amputee who is generally a male and relatively young, the new civilian amputee is older and includes many female amputees. The amputee population has been increasing due to accidents, (this category includes both young and old and male and female) diabetes, cancer and vascular conditions. We have found that in many cases the civilian amputee suffers a greater psychological trauma than the young soldier.
The Foundation sponsors an Amp-to Amp program. Whenever feasible, an amputee member of our organization who has returned to a normal life, visits the new amputee. This has proven to be a real morale builder. We have a list of support groups for every state and we offer booklets and pamphlets of special interest to the amputee. We also accept donated medical equipment, which is given to anyone in need.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Team Unlimbited” opened=”closed”] http://www.teamunlimbited.org/Team Unlimited is a collaboration by British volunteers Drew Murray and Stephen Davies. This blog documents the collaborative work by Drew Murray and Stephen Davies as volunteers in Britain, we collaborate on our voluntary efforts under the name of Team UnLimbited. Our R&D efforts include developing new devices, research into materials and functional improvements. All our work is shared as open source for the benefit of all, for non-commercial use. [/otw_shortcode_content_toggle]
