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Recent Articles from Amplitude's Weekly Newsletter
After My Amputation, Crocheting Saved My Life
In the anxious days following limb loss, Kim Ousley found peace in crocheting. “This act of repeating motion to create
Medicaid Cuts and Limb Loss: What to Know
Despite staunch opposition from the Amputee Coalition, the House passed a budget resolution that could diminish amputees’ access to health
Amputee Summer Camp Schedule for 2025
Space is filling up quickly in amputee-themed summer camps for 2025, but there’s still time left to line up a
Did Amputee Dancer Henry Heard Invent the Crip Walk?
Serena Williams raised eyebrows by doing the “Crip Walk” during the Super Bowl halftime show. But the dance may have
Cam Ayala’s Journey to Love Continues
A year ago in Amplitude, Bachelorette contestant Cam Ayala described what limb loss has taught him about love and relationships.
Federal Funds and Limb Loss: FAQ
Last Friday the Amputee Coalition announced significant staff cuts due to a “volatile federal environment.” That same day, the NIH—which
Porter Ellett Is Running Out of Fingers
Only a few people have been present for all three of the KC Chiefs recent Super Bowl wins. Assistant coach
The Future Dawns for Victoria Canal
Despite glowing reviews for her first album, “Slowly It Dawns,” Victoria Canal thinks people with disabilities have a particular obligation
Cybernetic Sound Unlocks Disabled Musicians’ Talent
There won’t be any Grammy Awards handed out Sunday night for musicians with disabilities. But amputee drum wizard Jason Barnes
Why Is Colorado Unsure About Insurance Reform?
Eighteen months ago, Colorado’s legislature passed a prosthetic insurance reform bill by a vote of 96-1. But a state agency
A Pivotal Year for Prosthetic Insurance Reform
Amputee advocates expect as many as 20 states to consider prosthetic insurance reform legislation in 2025. What’s happening in your
Can Public Transit Reduce Amputation Rates?
Millions of Americans skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation and suffer adverse health outcomes as a result. What
Best Technology for Amputees at CES 2025
As usual, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased some exciting new amputee-facing technology. The star of the 2025 show,
Eight New Ways AI Is Shaping the Future of Amputee Care
Artificial intelligence has been improving amputees’ lives at least since the C-Leg debuted in the 1990s. But the emergence of
Amplitude’s Best-read Articles of 2024
Our list of best-read stories about amputees in 2024 included the usual favorites (relationships + entertainment), but a couple of
Five Amputees Who Made a Difference in 2024
We don’t mean to suggest that these are the five biggest difference makers in Limb Loss Land. They’re just a
