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 Jor​dan 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

Resources for Veterans

• Angel Wings for Veterans
• Gary Sinise Foundation
• The Independence Fund
• Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Wounded Warrior Project
• The Veteran’s Administration