The following groups can provide valuable information in helping you adjust to limb loss, orthotic or prosthetic wear. You can also find information on participating in adapted sports activities, becoming involved as a volunteer and resources for additional information.
ABC's mission is to establish and promote the highest standards of organizational and clinical performance in the delivery of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services. ABC advances the competency of providers, promotes the quality and effectiveness of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care, and maintains the integrity of the profession. ABC's certification and accreditation programs have the highest reputation nationally and internationally.
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 offers amputee education and support groups for amputees, professionals, family members and friends of amputees.
The Barr Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1992 to assist amputees with prosthetic rehabilitation. They provide assistance to amputees domestically and internationally who would otherwise have no other financial resources. The Foundation evolved from another non-profit, the Institute for the Advancement of Prosthetics in Lansing, Michigan, founded by Senator William G. Barr in 1978.
Their mission is to advance education and improve community support for amputees of the world. The Barr Foundation strives to improve the amputee's quality of life through access to proper prosthetic care and by encouraging improvements in the care system.
The Barr Foundation carries out this mission through its efforts to help amputees of the world live healthy and productive lives with dignity.
DAV's mission is to insure that the nation’s disabled veterans and their families are cared for through support and national legislation.
Disabled Sports USA provides national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence and fitness through participation in community sports, recreation and educational programs.
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) is a nonprofit, public charity that generates initiatives through partnerships with individuals, organizations and institutions engaged in:
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improving the quality of life for orthotic and prosthetic patients through health and fitness programs
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raising public awareness of physical disability
OPAF aims primarily to enable individuals to enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness and social interaction.