Amputee Resources
Are you or someone you know navigating life as an amputee?
Finding support and resources can make a world of difference. Here are a range of resources tailored to empower individuals on their journey.
You're not alone – let's navigate this journey together.
Amplitude
I call this resource Amputee Google! Seriously, their amputee resource directory has hundreds of organizations listed & is super user friendly! Here you can find support for prosthetic care, social connection, healthcare, amputee rehab, kids’ programming, and more.
Amputee Coalition
They provide peer support, education, and advocacy. They address the bigger needs of our community as well like fighting for revisions to state and federal insurance laws to fairly cover prosthetic devices and at the federal level. They also hold the nation’s premiere education programs and a national conference dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people living with limb loss!
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They provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. They provide grants for adaptive sports equipment, hold camps & clinics, and have created such an outstanding community of adaptive athletes!
offers grant in the form of activewear prosthetics to those who have suffered the loss of a limb to sarcoma cancer or other affiliated diseases. They also aim to find a cure for sarcoma and better treatment options for sarcoma patients. Targeted research, awareness, and advocacy are three core objectives that make the foundation unique.
helps provide customized prostheses to those who have suffered limb loss through traumatic circumstances.
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Independent Living Centers (by state)
has a long history of providing research, education and consultation in the areas of independent living, home and community-based services, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and employment issues for amputees and people with disabilities. JAN has provided free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions for over 40 years!
They provide customized care for amputees including care packages, peer mentorship, advocacy, holistic care funding, and funding for home services during recovery. They help amputees during their transition home by providing assistance through accessibility modifications, housecleaning, meal services, and property maintenance while you recover!
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provides year-round adaptive sports opportunities for kids, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities or visual impairments. In addition, Angel City Sports provides free equipment, coaching, and competitive opportunities.
They cultivate a supportive environment where athletes are defined not by their physical abilities, but by their determination and will to succeed. They support athletes of all ability levels—from beginners to elites—in their journey to become physically active, set and achieve goals, and engage with their community. Read about my experience with Dare2Tri here!
uses sports to push what's possible so everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to sports and recreation in their community. They are in 45 states & are united by a single mission: ensuring everyone experiences the life-changing power of sport and is included in their community.
“Don't let fear hold you back from seeking the support you need.”