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The organizations below are great resources to find out more about prosthetics and mastectomies.
ORGANIZATIONS
Amputee Coalition of America
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 includes individual amputees, amputee education and support groups for amputees, professionals, family members and friends of amputees, amputation or limb loss related agencies, and organizations.
www.amputee-coalition.org
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is a national trade association committed to providing high quality, unprecedented business services and products to O&P professionals. Since our founding in 1917, we have worked diligently to establish ourselves as the voice for O&P businesses.
www.aopanet.org
Limb Donation
What to do with your old prosthesis? It is likely that you will have many prosthesis in your lifetime. While it is wise to keep one old prosthesis as a back-up leg, consider donating your other old prosthesis to a limb bank. By law, artificial limbs cannot be reused in the United States. They may however be disassembled and distributed to needy countries throughout the world.
The following organizations accept donations of used artificial limbs: Limbs for Life Foundation www.limbsforlife.org and the World Rehabilitation Fund
www.worldrehabfund.org
Orthotic And Prosthetic Fund, Inc.
Their primary mission is to enable individuals with physical disabilities; especially those served by members of the orthotics and prosthetics community. To enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social interaction.
www.opfund.org
The American Board for Certification
The American Board for Certification encourages and promotes the highest standards of professionalism in the delivery of orthotic and prosthetic services. The ABC advances the competency of practitioners, promotes the quality and effectiveness of orthotic and prosthetic care, and maintains the integrity of the profession.
www.opoffice.org
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