Amputation / Limb Deficiency
Self Help Clearinghouse
National Amputation Foundation, Inc.
National. Founded 1919. Offers support, referrals and information to
all amputees. 'Amp to Amp' program links individuals with others
with similar amputations. Newsletter, information and referrals.
Dues $25/yr. Donated medical equipment given to any person in need.
Items must be picked up at the office.
Write:
National Amputation Foundation
40 Church St.
Malverne, NY 11565
Voice: 516-887-3600
Fax: 516-887-3667
Website: http://www.nationalamputation.org
E-mail: amps76@aol.com
Verified: 4/25/2007
American Amputee Foundation, Inc.
National. Founded 1975. Self-help and educational information,
referrals and peer support for amputees. Hospital visitation and
counseling. Group development guidelines, national resource
directory for patients, families and caregivers.
Write:
American Amputee Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 250218
Little Rock, AR 72225-0218
Voice: 501-666-2523
Fax: 501-666-8367
Website: http://www.americanamputee.org
Verified: 9/24/2007
Amputee Coalition of America
National. 240 affiliated groups. Mission is to reach out to people
with limb loss and to empower them through education, support and
advocacy. Maintains the National Limb Loss Information Center which
is a comprehensive source of information for people living with limb
differences. Offers referrals to ACA certified peer visitors.
Publishes information packet on starting a support group and two
magazines, 'inMotion' and 'First Step: A Guide for Adapting to Limb
Loss.'
Write:
Amputee Coalition of America
900 E. Hill Avenue Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37915
Voice: 1-888-267-5669
Fax: 865-525-7917
Website: http://www.amputee-coalition.org
E-mail: acainfo@amputee-coalition.org
Verified: 5/1/2007
I-CAN (International Child Amputee Network)
Online. 350 members. Founded 1995. Mailing list for parents of
children with either acquired or congenital limb loss. Opportunity
to share experiences with other parents and mentors who grew up as
amputees.
Website: http://www.child-amputee.net Listserv:
I-CAN@listserv.icors.org
E-mail: jbaughn@child-amputee.net
Verified: 5/1/2007
LimbDifferences.org
Online. Founded 1981. A comprehensive resource for families and
friends of children with limb differences. Establishes contact with
other families of children with limb differences through its forum.
Website: http://www.limbdifferences.org
Verified: 4/30/2007
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