Amputee Care

Amputee Coalition of America

Whether you are facing amputation for the first time, or have lived with limb loss for years, the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) provides a wealth of information for and about amputees.

If you have recently had a limb amputated or are preparing for an amputation, please search the library for “New Amputee Information” and contact ACA’s National Limb Loss Information Center (NLLIC) to receive a free information packet-- we are here to help you!

Amputee Coalition of America
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Knoxville, Tennessee 37915-2566

Toll-free: 1-888/AMP-KNOW (1-888/267-5669)
Knoxville: 1-865/524-8772
TTY: 1-865/525-4512
Fax: 1- 865/525-7917

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/aca_first_step.html

Military inStep

Military in-Step is the essential guide for those in the military who are coping with the challenges of limb loss. Published by the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) in partnership with the U.S. Army Amputee Patient Care Program, this publication offers 100 pages of personal profiles, information on physical and emotional recovery, tips for preventing secondary conditions, information on prosthetic devices, useful resources, and much more.

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/military-instep/index.html