Any prosthetic related equipment packed in your luggage is considered a medical device, and you will not have to pay a baggage check fee at the airport. Just let the agent know you have prosthetic equipment in your luggage when checking in. Also, if your are packing any equipment in your carry-on luggage, it’s wise to put it in a separate bag labeled “prosthetic supplies” and take it out before
This link provides a guide for using Handicapped Parking Placards all over the world! Click here for link
Read the story of Mabio Costa, a below knee amputee and athlete who moved to the U.S. from Brazil in order to have access to prosthetic limbs that would enable him to compete in sports at the highest levels. Click here to read Mabio’s story >>
POA resident Ronnie Dickson recently returned from a mission trip to Haiti with POA, where they fit 7 victiims of last year’s earthquake with prosthetic limbs.The experience got him to thinking, “what about amputees in need right here in the .U.S.?” He explores that thought in the following “O&P Edge” article. Click here to view O&P Edge article
One year ago today, Heather Ray lost her battle with cancer. Although her strength, courage, spirit and incredible smile are missed by all who knew her, the story of Heather’s fight and love for life continues to inspire others. Click here to read Heather’s story
POA will be hosting two adaptive recreational clinics for anyone with physical challenges in March. First Volley™ Adaptive Tennis will be offered on Friday evening, March 18 at the tennis courts of Caribe Royale Resort, located at 8101 World Center Drive in Orlando. First Volley is adaptive tennis, skills and drills, aimed specifically for amputees and those with physical challenges and is led by instructors with years of experience with
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
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.
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
In addition to his running video, Ronnie has also created an “amputee” biking video. Click on the following link to view the video
Prosthetic & Orthotic
Associates of Hawaii
1314 S. King Street
Suite 1564
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 597-1773
Fax: (808) 597-1772
Email:
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