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Fillauer’s ETD2 just got a high-tech upgrade. Designed for everyday durability and water-resistant functionality, the device is now delivering a much faster response time than previous models.

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Worldwide Prosthetic Care

Prosthetic-wearing amputees know that travelling can be stressful, especially when a prosthesis needs a repair that calls for more than duct tape.

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Amp Pants from No Limbits

Featured on the TV show Shark Tank, No Limbits creates adaptive clothes made by adaptive people. The founder is an amputee herself.

Amputee Albert Lin Reveals Lost Cities

National Geographic explorer Albert Lin investigates historical mysteries in the new six-part series Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin.

Amputee Celebs Who Might Surprise

Amputation is not prejudiced by socio-economic status. Here are five celebrities that might surprise you to know are, or were, amputees.

British Company Fits Santa with Bionic Arm

Mike Tindall, a professional Santa, is no stranger to creating magical moments for children.

Canadian Amputees Perform to Global Audience

True to its message of inclusion, the True Colors Festival Concert 2022 was livestreamed globally, allowing audience members to join from across the world.

Ethelbert “Curley” Christian

Canada’s only surviving quadruple amputee of the First World War, Ethelbert “Curley” Christian was a pivotal part of The War Amps history.

Finish It for Fox

In 1980, Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Today, a new campaign wants to end it.

First Amputee to Fly in Zero-Gravity

Space firm Mission Astro Access challenged the perception that space travel is only for some by sending a disabled crew on a zero-gravity flight.

If You Build It

31. That’s how many times my beach wheelchair was used at the Goderich Waterfront in just four weeks since it was put into action.

Legs 4 Africa

With Canadian operations, Legs 4 Africa is helping people walk again in sub-Saharan Africa.

Let’s Get Crackin’

Fillauer’s ETD2 just got a high-tech upgrade. Designed for everyday durability and water-resistant functionality, the device is now delivering a much faster response time than previous models.

Musk Muses Robo Amps

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has never been one to shy away from audacious ideas.

Netflix's Animated Amputee Character

The animated entertainment industry scripted a new first this year with authentic casting of a disabled character.

Order of Canada for Limb Different Artist

Renowned London, Ontario, mouth artist Theresa Helen (Susie) Matthias was recently named to the Order of Canada, one of the federal government’s highest honours.

Podcast Pitches the Future of Prosthetics

At age 17, Hugh Herr lost both legs in a climbing acciident. Today, he leads groundbreaking research at MIT

Remembering Ralph Hodgson

First World War veteran Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) inspired a generation of war amputees.

Rob Snoek Recognized for Calling the Play

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television handed out its 2024 Screen Awards for News, Entertainment and Sports and Rob Snoek was among the award-winners.

Second Nature - A Story About Freedom

TASKA Prosthetics recently unveiled Second Nature, a film that brings the company’s mission to life.

Sole Cells to Sturdy Stump Skin

Bioengineers Dr. Claire Higgins and Dr. Colin Boyle, from London’s (U.K.) Imperial College, want to use the thick, tough skin from the sole of the foot as a stencil for sturdier stump skin.

Solution for Liner Odour

A common problem for amputees is irritation, odour and infections related to prosthetic liner use. The Liner Wand may be a solutions.

Taking a STAND

Formerly Legs4Africa, and now STAND with the tagline "We Walk Together", the global non-government organization’s mission remains the same: recycling prosthetic legs for prosthetic users in sub-Saharan Africa.

Tiger-Cats Team Up with War Amps

For 40 years, The War Amps and the Canadian Football League have shared a special tradition.

Where It Begins

For Canada’s Paralympic athletes, it starts on frozen ponds at dawn. On local trails after school. In basements where dreams echo off concrete walls. It starts in places like Campbell River, St. John’s, Kahnawàke, and Gatineau.

Worldwide Prosthetic Care

Prosthetic-wearing amputees know that travelling can be stressful, especially when a prosthesis needs a repair that calls for more than duct tape.

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