POA patient Staff Sgt. John Walding graduates from Special Forces Sniper School
Click on the following link to view the snipecompany.com article
HR 5428, the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights, O&P Edge, 2/2011
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP) has posted to its website, its response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerns with HR 5428, the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights. Click on the following link to view the O&P Edge article
Prosthetic Parity Bill Introduced in Florida, O&P Edge, 2/2011
Good news! Rep. Joseph Gibbons (D-FL) introduced HB 5, “Health Insurance,” in the Florida House of Representatives. Slated to take effect July 1, 2011, the bill would provide insurance coverage for state residents who need prosthetic limbs. Click on the following link to view the O&P Edge article
Scout Bassett, “Humbled and Honored at the 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards,” CAF Blog, 2/3/11
Scout gave POA a “shout out” on the CAF Blog. Beautiful words from a beautiful person. We’re proud to have her as a member of the POA family! Click on the following link to view the CAF Blog
POA is Sponsoring a “OPAF First Volley” Tennis Clinic on March 18, 2011
Tennis For Everyone! POA is sponsoring an adaptive tennis clinic on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Caribe Royal Resort Tennis Courts. Come try adaptive tennis skills and drills. Clinic is open to anyone with a physical challenge. Click on this link to download a. First Volley Registration Form» We are also trying to schedule a “First Swing” Golf Clinic…details to follow.
POA patient Scout Bassett was honored at the 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala
Scout was honored as the “Challenged Athlete of the Year” at the 2011 Endurance LIVE Gala held in San Diego, California on January 21st. We are so proud of her! Congratulations, Scout!!! read more »
Video clip of Haitian BK Amputee walking
This man was one of the patients Mike Littles fit with a new prosthetic leg during his mission trip earlier this month. His previous prosthesis no longer fit and was causing him pain. After Mike fabricated his new leg, he walked remarkably well – comfortable and pain free! Click on this link to view the video
Helping Amputees in Haiti
Following video clip and article show the Mission of Hope group Mike Littles and Ronnie Dickson were a part of at work in Haiti earlier this month. Click on the following link to view the CBN news video/article
“Embarking on a Lifelong Journey,” article by POA prosthetic resident Ronnie Dickson, published by “O&P Edge” magazine, January 2011
Ronnie Dickson, an above knee amputee, is doing his prosthetic residency at POA. He recently wrote an article about his prosthetic journey for O&P’s “The Edge” which was published this month. Click on the following link to view the O&P Edge article
Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates patient, double amputee veteran Mike Fradera, is participating in the Walt Disney World Half Marathon Today
Go, Mike!! Click on the following link to view the Orlando Sentinel article Links to more articles: Injured warriors face a different fight today Disabled Veterans Inspired by Athletics