How I Found a Relationship as a Person With a Disability
Scott Miskowiak discusses his journey to finding a romantic relationship as a person with a rare disorder that causes limb differences.
What I Hope Kids Can Learn From the Tale of a Three-Legged Dog
"The Tale of Martina McTripaw" teaches kids how to respond to bullying and accept people with disabilities.
Why I Celebrate Limb Loss Awareness Month
Peggy Chenoweth discusses Limb Loss Awareness Month and the importance of self-acceptance.
When a Doctor Saw My Husband's Limb Difference and Judged My Pregnancy
Stephanie Dennehy recounts a horrifying incident when a doctor told her to consider abortion because her husband was born without arms.
What Being Made Into a Mean Meme Taught Me About Disability Activism
Peggy Chenoweth shares an unexpected lesson she learned when her photo from the Women's March where she advocated for amputee and disability rights was turned into a mean meme by
What a Mud Puddle Taught Me About Life With a Disability
Chantel Graitson shares an experience from her childhood that helped shape how she views her limb differences.
When I Realized Having an Amputation Can Be OK
Ashley Heflin describes her experiences adjusting to life after rotationplasty leg amputation due to osteosarcoma.
The Affordable Care Act Essential Benefit I Fear Losing as an Amputee
Peggy Chenoweth explains how amputees could lose coverage for prosthetics if the Affordable Care Act is repealed.
Josh Sundquist - Disability Advocate
Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian, bestselling author and motivational speaker living with living with limb differe
What I Learned When Airport Security Flagged Me for My Limb Difference
Kelsey Lindell describes how getting flagged by airport security made her think about how her limb difference is a weapon of mass destruction against sadness and hopelessness.
When I Get Put on a 'Disability Pedestal' Because of My Limb Amputation
Peggy Chenoweth explains why being called inspirational because of her limb amputation and put on a pedestal is harmful to her.
People Call Me Inspirational. So Why Can't I Find a Job?
Jennifer Patten describes her struggle to find employment as an amputee, despite a strong work history and many people calling her inspirational.
How I Made It Through the Poor Body Image 'Cyclone' After Limb Amputation
Peggy Chenoweth shares her struggles with body image after a leg amputation, and how she learned to accept the body she sees in the mirror.
Becoming Comfortable With Sex and Intimacy After a Limb Amputation
Peggy Chenoweth shares her experiences becoming comfortable with sex and intimacy after a leg amputation.
When Insurance Limitations Are More Disabling Than Losing a Limb
Peggy Chenoweth explains why inadequate insurance coverage forces people with limb loss to go without prosthetics or use antiquated technology.
What I've Learned From Doing Mixed Martial Arts With a Limb Difference
Harry Williams describes how he has benefited from doing mixed martial arts with a limb difference.
Why I Don't Feel the Need to Explain My Limb Differences to Strangers
Brittany Moore discusses how she handles questions from strangers about amniotic band syndrome and limb differences.
Why I Smiled When I Found Out About My Son's Limb Difference
Lindsay Wright explains why she was never devastated by the news of her son's limb difference.
8 Things I Want Parents of Children With Limb Differences to Know
A woman lists eight things that she wants parents of children with limb differences to know.
Why I'm Saying 'Good Riddance' to My Prosthetic Arm
Maureen Beck recounts her childhood born without a hand with frankness and humor, and explains why she rarely wears her prosthetic arm now.
How Horses Gave Me Self-Confidence as a Person With a Limb Difference
A young woman with a limb difference explains how riding horse gave her self-confidence.
The First Time I Felt Like a Badass as a Person With a Disability
Kelsey Lindell describes her experiences growing up with a limb difference, and how she found strength to advocate for children with disabilities.
When a Stranger Said My Daughter Had 'Forrest Gump Legs'
Tiffany Herman describes her experiences having a daughter with bilateral clubfeet, and dealing with the stares and judgments of strangers.
How I Found the Power to Stop Bullies as a Child With Limb Differences
Brittany Moore, who wears a prosthetiic leg and has limb differences in her hands due to amniotic band syndrome, describes how she found empowerment as a child and stopped bullying
Young Girl Gets an American Girl Doll With a Prosthetic Leg
Emma Bennett's day was made when she received a doll with a prosthetic leg, just like the one she has.
What I Told the Little Boy Who Asked Why I Only Have One Leg
My journey of becoming an amputee is a long and complicated one, but I’m not going to bore you with all of the details. Instead, I’m going to tell you
Man With One Leg Somehow Outdoes His Historically Great Halloween Costumes
Josh Sundquist, a Paralympian and amputee with only one leg, uses his disability to an advantage in creating unique Halloween costumes.
When a Shoe Store Clerk Went From Hesitant to On-a-Mission for My Daughter
A mother goes ballet shoe shopping with her daughter with limb differences, and meets a store clerk who makes their day brighter.
Wounded Veterans Bare All in Photographer Michael Stoke's Book 'Always Loyal'
Photographer Michael Stokes shares semi-nude and nude photos of wounded veterans in "Always Loyal" book.
He Spent 20 Years Hiding His Prosthesis. Why He’s Now Inviting People to Stare.
After losing his lower leg, Dan Horkey personalizes his prosthetic leg and invites people to stare.
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