Talk:Amputee Coalition of America
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Updates needed
editCurrent page says:
| Interim President and CEO | John Register |
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Needs to be updated to:
| President and CEO | Cass Isidro |
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See: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/about-us/leadership/
Current page says:
| Purpose | To reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention. |
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Needs to be updated to:
| Purpose | To support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by limb loss and limb difference, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of our work. |
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See: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/about-us/mission-vision/ Debbie4AC (talk) 18:01, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
Debbie4AC (talk) 18:08, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
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Citations for Article
editContent: The Amputee Coalition is an American nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C.
Content:
- National Limb Loss Resource Center
- The National Limb Loss Resource Center provides comprehensive information and resources free of charge. All of the information provided is reviewed by the Coalition's medical/scientific advisory committee of experts in the field of limb loss. The NLLRC offers a secure online form and toll-free number to get answers to questions related the limb loss and limb difference.
Content:
- Support Groups and Peer Support
- The Amputee Coalition recognizes the challenges of recovering from a traumatic event such as losing a limb or learning that your child will be born with limb loss. With over 300 support groups and over 1,000 peer visitors across the country, peer support offers the emotional support, encouragement and information vital for a full recovery.
Content:
The Amputee Coalition of America's publications include inMotion magazine, published six times per year, and First Step: A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss, published every other year and available in both English and Spanish. Another one-time publication is SideStep: A Guide to Preventing and Managing Diabetes.
Debbie4AC (talk) 18:16, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
References
- ^ https://www.amputee-coalition.org/contact-staff-departments/. https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1701146
- ^ https://www.amputee-coalition.org/limb-loss-resource-center/
- ^ https://www.amputee-coalition.org/support-groups-peer-support/how-to-find-support/
- ^ https://www.amputee-coalition.org/limb-loss-resource-center/publications/