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Adaptive Amputees 9/30/26 Adaptive Amputees 9/30/26

I Spent My Childhood Proving I Wasn't Disabled

I spent most of my childhood trying to prove I wasn't disabled. It took me years to realize that using accommodations doesn't make me less capable.

Adaptive Amputees 5/27/26 Adaptive Amputees 5/27/26

How to Clean Your Prosthetic Liner (And Why Everyone Has a Different Answer)

I asked our Facebook community how they clean their prosthetic liner. 309 comments later, the debate was very much alive: soap vs. alcohol, daily vs. weekly, wipes vs. full wash. Here's what real amputees actually use, what your liner material can handle, and how to build a routine that keeps your skin healthy.

Adaptive Amputees 8/20/25 Adaptive Amputees 8/20/25

To the Caregivers: You're Not Alone