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Helpful Organizations for Amputees
Amputation is a life-altering experience that brings forth challenges on various fronts, including physical, psychological, and financial. Finding the right resources is critical to adapting and thriving. This page serves as a comprehensive guide for helpful organizations, communities, and other resources tailored for amputees.
Resources for Amputees
There are a variety of organizations that specialize in supporting the amputee and mobility-impaired communities. While some provide all-encompassing support services, others focus on assisting those with particular conditions or diagnoses.
General Informational Resources
- Abilities Expo
- The Amputee Coalition
- Disability.gov
- Limbs for Life Foundation
- Mental Health America
- National Odd Shoe Exchange
Resources for Children & Caregivers
- Adventure Amputee Camp
- Camp No Limits
- Curvy Girls
- The Inner Wheel USA Foundation
- Helping Hands Foundation
- International Child Amputee Network
- The Jordan Thomas Foundation
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Resources for Specific Conditions
- American Cancer Society
- Cancer Survivors’ Fund
- Diabetes Association
- Move for Jenn
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Sepsis Alliance
- Trauma Survivors Network
Resources for Sports and Recreation
- Achilles International
- Adaptive Action Sports
- Adaptive Sports USA
- Blaze Sports America
- Challenge Aspen
- Challenge Magazine
- Challenged Athletes Foundation
- Endeavor Games
- Footprints Adventures
- International Paralympic Committee
- National Alliance for Accessible Golf
- National Amputee Golf Association
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation
- Paradox Sports
- U.S. Paralympics
- United States Tennis Association
- Yoga for Amputees