The following links will provide you with a wealth of information related to orthotics, prosthetics and amputee support services. |
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Functional Amputee Support Team (FAST) is a non-profit organization for people who are amputees or may be facing amputation. They try to provide information that will be helpful to get back into mainstream life. FAST was started in 1991 by a handful of people who realized the need for an amputee support group in Southern California (Orange County). The group now reaches over 300 individuals via newsletters, hospital visits, and gets involved with disabled sports.
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The Western Amputee Support Alliance (WASA) is an informal association of amputee support groups located in the western United States that have voluntarily banded together for the specific purpose of publicizing the services they offer to the amputee community and disseminating information
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The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is a national, non-profit amputee consumer educational organization representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences. The ACA includes individual amputees, amputee education and support groups for amputees, professionals, family members and friends of amputees, amputation or limb loss related agencies and organizations.
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The National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA) began over 40 years ago and is a not-for-profit organization that offers physical and mental therapy to amputees through involvement with golf.
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The Western Amputee Golf Association (WAGA) boasts a membership in excess of 300, with numerous tournaments staged year round. In addition to golf activities, WAGA has raised money for college scholarships for amputees. Members work to disseminate information about new developments in prosthetic devices that allow amputees to participate in sports and enjoy life to its fullest.
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The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. They fund research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public.
A national, non-profit organization, Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) was started 1967 by disabled veterans. DSUSA's mission is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing affordable inclusive sports and recreational experiences, which build self-esteem and confidence, enhancing active participation in community life.
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The www.OandP.com web site provides links to many other web sites offering resources to amputees.
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www.oandp.org -AAOP- American Academy of Orhtotists & Prosthetists- The Academy is the first professional organization to further the educational, scientific and professional knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic practitioners.
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www.abcop.org – ABC- American Board for Certification- The ABC provides national credentialing standards for practitioners and facilities delivering comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic services.
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www.landminesurvivors.org Landmine Survivors Network- A non-profit organization created to help existing survivors and to ban landmines.
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www.oandp.com/resources/organizations/naaop/-NAAOP- National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics- Addresses legislative issues that impact the quality of orthotic and prosthetic care.
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www.super-kids.org - SuperKids- A newsletter for family and friends of children amputees.
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BraveKids.org. This website links families of special-needs children with the community resources that can help them.
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www.handicapabledriving.com This is a group dedicated to the sport of competitive carriage driving for the physically challenged. Check out “Team USA 2002” and look for Diane Kastama, "...the westcoast driver who qualified and won the Individual Silver Medal at the World Championships in Germany!"
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Disabled Dealer is a monthly publication listing adaptive wheelchairs, vans, scooters and other item available for sale or trade.
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“The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members—veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.” - www.pva.org
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www.opcareers.org
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Resource to careers in Orthotics and Prosthetics
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AMPSURF.com - “We are an association of Amputees whose purpose is to promote products and services for amputee surfers, provide feed back to manufactures for the design of better prosthetics for all amputees, and to help all people with disabilities experience the healing power of the ocean.”
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www.ampsoccer.org provides opportunities for amputees to compete in tournament soccer.
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http://www.ott.zynet.co.uk/polio/lincolnshire/ is a resource for Polio Survivors.
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http://www.coaoc.org/index.html
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a free program that provides counseling, educational and legal assistance for Physically challenged adults, seniors and their families.
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http://www.amplitudemultisport.com -This website gives you access to world class amputee athlete, Paul Martin and his coaching staff to enhance your technique, psychology and training in a variety of adaptive sports, helping you attain goals in many aspects of your life.
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http://relatedvisual.com/vision.shtml -Related Visual now offers products designed specifically for people who are legally blind due to macular degeneration or other low vision conditions. These products help people regain their visual independence by providing the ability to read, write, watch TV, enjoy a play and live again!
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http://www.ertlreconstruction.com -This website is maintained by supporters of the Ertl Osteomyoplastic Lower Extremity Amputation Reconstruction Technique. For the trans-tibial amputee, this surgical procedure connects the two bones to provide a more stable residual limb capable of increased end bearing. The trans-femoral version closes the intramedullary canal, recreating the closed system that more closely approximates the pre-amputation conditions.
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National Commission on
Orthotic & Prothetic Education
(NCOPE)
http://www.ncope.org A great website to learn about the profession of prosthetics and orthotics.
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Orange County - North Harbor Senior Reliance
http://sra-ocnorthharbor.com
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