Organization:Amputee Coalition of America

Short description: American nonprofit organization

Amputee Coalition

Abbreviation	AC
Formation	January 1, 1989 (1989-01-01)
Purpose	To reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention.
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.
Region served	United States
Interim President and CEO	John Register
Website	www.amputee-coalition.org

The Amputee Coalition is an American nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C.

Outreach programs

The Amputee Coalition runs the following programs:

• National Limb Loss Resource Center

The National Limb Loss Resource Center provides comprehensive information and resources free of charge. All of the information provided is reviewed by the Coalition's medical/scientific advisory committee of experts in the field of limb loss. The NLLRC offers a secure online form and toll-free number to get answers to questions related the limb loss and limb difference.

• Support Groups and Peer Support

The Amputee Coalition recognizes the challenges of recovering from a traumatic event such as losing a limb or learning that your child will be born with limb loss. With over 300 support groups and over 1,000 peer visitors across the country, peer support offers the emotional support, encouragement and information vital for a full recovery.

Publications

The Amputee Coalition of America's publications include inMotion magazine, published six times per year, and First Step: A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss, published every other year and available in both English and Spanish. Another one-time publication is SideStep: A Guide to Preventing and Managing Diabetes.