Amputee Coalition
Website
Organization Location
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 420, South Building, Washington, DC 20004
Description
About Us
There are over 5.6 million people currently living with limb loss and limb difference in the United States. Since 1986, the Amputee Coalition has served members of the limb loss and limb different community, their families and caretakers.
Through the work of our volunteers, partners, and staff we strive to improve the lives of our community through peer support, education, and advocacy to create a world where our community thrives. Vision A world where our community thrives with equity and inclusion.
Mission
To support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by limb loss and limb difference, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
Values
Integral to our mission practice and daily work is the tenet “Nothing about us without us” providing a foundational commitment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all other values.
We value Accountability and believe that each of us is responsible for our words, our actions, and our results.
We value Compassion and act with kindness and caring to everyone we encounter.
We value Improvement and we strive for continuous growth in everything we do.
We value Innovation and encourage thoughtful, creative, and inspirational stories and ideas.
We value Integrity and build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
We value Respect and treat people with dignity and professionalism.
We value Service and provide resources, programs, and relevant connections to support people throughout their journey.
We value Teamwork and believe that through collective efforts we can create a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.
History
Together with our thousands of supporters, the Amputee Coalition is dedicated to ensuring that no one faces limb loss alone. We work to provide people with limb loss and limb difference, their families and caregivers the resources they need to recover, readjust and live life fully with limb loss/difference.
Headquartered in Washington DC, we have more than 350 support groups in our network, more than 1,000 certified peer visitors across the country, and reach thousands of people every month through our National Limb Loss Resource Center, our peer support matching, advocacy, and communication.
Humble Beginnings
In 1986, a small group of amputee support group leaders recognized the need for an organization dedicated to the needs of people with limb loss, their families and healthcare providers. Working entirely as volunteers, they laid the foundation for what the Amputee Coalition is today, the leading national non-profit organization that empowers individuals with limb loss through education, support and advocacy.
National Limb Loss Resource Center
In 1997, the Amputee Coalition developed the National Limb Loss Resource Center (NLLRC) after receiving a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The NLLRC supports programs and publications designed to help people return to an active lifestyle and function as a productive member of society.
The Amputee Coalition currently receives a competitive grant through the Administrative for Community Living (ACL) which continues to fund the successful activities of the organization. Visit our Limb Loss Resource Center.
Resiliency
Because our organization was built on the foundation that peer support is critical to recovery and readjustment, our programs have a large focus on peer support. In 1991, we began our certified peer visitor program which trains amputees to meet with new amputees to give them inspiration, hope and information about living well with limb loss.
This program now includes more than 900 certified peer visitors across the nation. In addition to our certified peer visitor program, we manage our National Peer Support Group Network which links amputees with ongoing peer support in their communities. More than 350 support groups are members of this network.
Limb Loss Education & Outreach
Since 2003, more than 7,000 people have attended the Amputee Coalition National Conference. As the nation’s premier educational event for the limb loss community, our conference brings together hundreds of persons with limb loss/difference, family members & healthcare professionals for learning, interaction & networking.
No other educational event in the United States addresses issues important to amputees & their families. In 2012, we launched a new educational program series called Limb Loss Education Days which brings our high-quality educational programming to the local level and serving amputees in their communities.
Limb Loss Awareness Month
Naming April National Limb Loss Awareness Month was a bold move by the Amputee Coalition in 2010. Today the month is celebrated across the United States and around the world as a time to recognize those living with limb loss and to raise awareness about limb loss prevention.
Contact
Phone - 888/267-5669
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amputeecoalition/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmputeeCoalition/
Upcoming events
- No upcoming events
Past events
- through (EDT)
- National Conference: Celebrating Connection ACNC24
- through (EDT)
- Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month