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- PBS NewsHour - http://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-an-artist-transformed-his-work-after-an-accident-on-the-job The art of the prosthetic: How a sculptor transformed his life’s work after accident.
- Advancements TV - https://advancementstv.com/naked-prosthetics/ Naked Prosthetics on Advancements TV
- American O&P - https://issuu.com/americanoandp/docs/opa0421_issuu/50 Function After Finger Loss
- Today - https://www.today.com/health/woman-who-lost-fingers-woodworking-accident-gets-prosthesis-new-outlook-t172917?cid=sm_npd_td_tw_ma Woman who lost fingers in woodworking accident gets prosthesis, new outlook on life
- Vancouver Sun - https://vancouversun.com/health/local-health/firefighter-who-lost-nine-fingers-opens-up-about-depression-healing-and-his-new-hand Firefighter who Lost Nine Fingers Opens up About Depression, Healing, and his New Hand
- 10 News San Diego - https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/functional-prosthesis-gives-new-hope-to-amputees Functional Prosthesis Gives New Hope to Amputees
- Thurston talk - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2017/02/11/naked-prosthetics/ Naked Prosthetics Brings Cutting Edge Technology to Olympia
- Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/prostheses-designed-make-everyday-tasks-easier-finger-loss-strength-articulation-2018-5 These Custom Prostheses Give Amputees Better Motor Capabilities
- 3DPrint.com - https://3dprint.com/89346/naked-prosthetics-fingers/ Naked Prosthetics Encourages Amputees to Regain Function with 3D Printed Finger Prosthetics
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- Challenge - https://www.disabledsportsusa.org
- InMotion - http://amputee-coalition.org
- Thrive - http://thrivemag.ca
- O&P Edge - http://opedge.com
- O&P Almanac - http://aopanet.org
- ASHT - http://www.asht.org
- Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine OUTLOOK - https://vamilmedoutlook.com/
- ParaSport - https://www.parasportontario.ca/
- OPC - https://opcanada.ca/
- AAOP - https://www.oandp.org/
- Workers Compensation - https://www.workerscompensation.com/
- Workers' Compensation Institute - https://www.wci360.com/
- The American Association of LIfe Care Planners - https://www.aanlcp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020-Spring-Journal-of-American-Life-Care-Planners-Advances-in-Amputation.pdf
- Finger and Partial Hand Amputee Peer + Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fingerandpartialhandamputees Facebook forum to share questions, concerns, challenges, and triumphs related to your amputation. In addition to amputees, we welcome family members, caregivers, hand therapists, hand surgeons, nurses, prosthetists, billing specialists, and those pursuing a career in O&P.
- Amplitude's Amputee Community Resource Directory - https://livingwithamplitude.com/amputee-community-resource-directory/ Amplitude Magazine's searchable, user-friendly database includes contact information, website links, and descriptions to help people living with limb loss easily find resources. This amputee resource directory can help amputees find support for prosthetic care, social connection, healthcare, amputee rehab, kids’ programming, and more.
- Amputee Coalition - http://amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition serves as a strong resource for amputees, new and long-time. Amputee Coalition operates a network of certified peer counselors to provide support to amputees.
- American Hand Therapy Foundation - https://www.ahtf.org/ The mission of the American Hand Therapy Foundation is to improve patient outcomes by promoting evidence-based practice through funding clinical and scientific research and education.
- Abled Amputees of America - http://abledamputees.org The Abled Amputees of America provides support to persons with amputations needing pre-prosthetic therapy and prosthetic therapy.
- Limbs for Life Foundation - http://limbsforlife.org The Limbs for Life Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fully-functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the challenges facing amputees.
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation - http://www.opaffirstclinics.org OPAF provide adaptive support/activity workshops for anyone with a physical or mobility challenge.
- National Amputee Golf Association - http://www.nagagolf.org NAGA began as a small group of amputee golfers playing friendly games that quickly developed into regional tournament play in various cities across the United States. Today, NAGA has over 2,500 members worldwide.
- Challenged Athletes Foundation - http://www.challengedathletes.org Challenged Athletes provides individuals with physical challenges opportunities to find success through sports, community, and mentorship.
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Activities Foundation - http://oandpfund.org OPAF provide adaptive sport/activity workshops for anyone with a physical or mobility challenge.
- National Amputee Golf Association - http://nagagolf.org NAGA began as a small group of amputee golfers playing friendly games that quickly developed into regional tournament play in various cities across the United States. Today, NAGA has over 2,500 members worldwide.
- Challenged Athletes Foundation - http://challengedathletes.org Challenged Athletes provides individuals with physical challenges opportunities to find success through sports, community, and mentorship.
- Disabled Sports USA - https://www.disabledsportsusa.org Disabled Sports USA helps 60,000 youth and adults with disabilities each year develop independence, confidence and fitness.
- Limbs for Life Foundation - http://limbsforlife.org
- The Veterans Administration - http://va.gov
- Limb Preservation Foundation - http://limbpreservation.org
- Abled Amputees of America - http://abledamputees.org
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“It is important to learn new skills after hand trauma,” he explains. “After a loss is the best time to explore something new because there is no benchmark of success to meet. You have to find your new normal in the little things.”
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