Good luck to Sergeant First Class Josh Olson and the USA Shooting Team in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup in Szczecin, Poland April 12-16! TEAM USA Paralympic Shooting Team
We have some great news to share!! The Amputee Coalition is holding its next national conference right here in Orlando next year! Dates are June 25-30, 2013. Click here for details on 2013 ACA National Conference
Ronnie Dickson will be instructing an Adaptive Climbing Clinic in New York City on March 15th and 16th. It’s open to people of all ages and physical disabilities…. check it out if you live in the area!
We have successfully fit several BK patients at POA with this new technology, including Jean Law, a bi-lateral amputee. The main features of the foot are the lightweight integrated vacuum pump and shock absorbing/rotation functionality. Says, Jean, “It feels very light, comfortable and natural; not stiff at the ankle like other prosthetic feet….and I don’t have to use a manual pump!” These are very exciting times in the prosthetic industry;
Ronnie Dickson’s latest adaptive climbing video has just been published. Absolutely worth checking out! If you are on the fence re giving rock climbing a try, this will provide you all the inspiration and motivation you need! Click here to view video.
Congratulations, Mabio! Click here to read the O&P Edge article.
Every once in a while you are blessed with a special day when you experience something so moving, inspiring and powerful that it takes your breath away. Such was the case when I attended the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) fundraiser event in La Jolla, California this past weekend. So, you might be wondering, who are these giants I speak of? Since Bill Walton was in attendance at many of
POA’s Scout Bassett returned to China for the first time since her adoption 16 years ago to compete in the ITU World Championships! She will be meeting with media during her stay to share the incredible story of her adoption and life thereafter. More importantly, after the race she will be meeting with a 7-year-old girl who became an amputee after the recent earthquake. What an incredible blessing for them
Congratulations to Melissa Stockwell, Sarah Reinertsen and our *SCOUT BASSETT* who earned Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at Worlds!!!! AmAzINg athletes!!!!!!! Click here to read article.
The Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball team played in an exhibition game against a group of Washington D.C. celebrities this past weekend. Click here to read article.
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