AMPUTEE COALITION OF AMERICA INC
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Information and Resource Center
INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER: THE CENTER HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1997 TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS WITH INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES. THESE RESOURCES AID INDIVIDUALS IN LIVING WELL WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE, MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES, AND TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER DISSEMINATES INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THRIVING IN THEIR LIVES AS THEY CHOOSE AND CONNECTS THEM TO RESOURCES IN THEIR LOCAL AREA. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER ARE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY EVENTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$883.2KOutreach and Advocacy
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: THE AMPUTEE COALITION IS THE ONLY NATIONAL NON-PROFIT REPRESENTING THE LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED, EVIDENCE-BASED VOICE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE, WE WORK TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CARE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND PREVENTION. WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE. TRAINING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY, WE WORK TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 2.1 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AND THE 28 MILLION MORE AT RISK TO LOSE A LIMB. INDIVIDUALS ARE THE EXPERTS ON LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS OR LIMB DIFFERENCE. THE AMPUTEE COALITION EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS TO TELL THEIR STORY AND BE AWARE OF AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND ON THE LATEST POLICY ISSUES TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THEMSELVES AND THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.6MEducational Events
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: THIS SERVICE CONSISTS OF THE ORGANIZATION HOSTING A NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR WHICH 905 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED IN 2023. THE CONFERENCE IS A 3-DAY EVENT THAT FEATURES LEARNING, HANDS-ON CLINICS, AND WORKSHOPS. IT ALSO PROVIDES PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH MANUFACTURERS AND PROVIDERS OF PROSTHETICS AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES, HOME AND VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS, AND OTHER TOOLS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH LIMB LOSS. IN ADDITION TO THE CONFERENCE, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORED 3 EDUCATIONAL DAYS, WHICH ARE ONE-DAY EVENTS THAT INCLUDE INFORMATIONAL LECTURES AND DEMOSTRATIONS OF DIFFERENT SPORTS WITH AN ADAPTIVE FOCUS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.5M
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