Non-Profits
So many organizations out there to support people impacted by limb differences. Below, you will see recommendations from the limb different community. Please email limbdifferencefoundation@gmail.com if you have any you would like to add to this list!​
Enhancing Skills for Life
Website:
www.enhancingskillsforlife.org
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Target Age Audience:
All
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Area of Specialization:
Bilateral Upper Limb Loss
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Focus:
Skills for life workshops, resources & peer support
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Year Founded:
2017
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Mission:
To educate, empower and connect those living without both arms or more
The Global Medical Relief Fund
Website:
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Target Age Audience:
Children
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Area of Specialization:
Congenital Disorders & Amputees
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Focus:
Medical Care & On-going Treatment
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Year Founded:
1997
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Mission:
The Global Medical Relief Fund is committed to bringing hope and help to children who are missing or have lost the use of their limbs, have been severely burned or are otherwise damaged due to atrocities of war, natural distaster or illness.
Limbs for Life
Website:
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Target Age Audience:
All
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Area of Specialization:
Amputees
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Focus:
Prosthetic Care & Financial Assistance
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Year Founded:
1994
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Mission:
​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
Lucky Fin Project
Website:
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Target Age Audience:
Children
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Area of Specialization:
Congenital Disorders & Amputees
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Focus:
Network and educational resources for parents
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Year Founded:
2010
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Mission:
The Lucky Fin Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to raise awareness and celebrate children and indivduals born with symbrachydactyly or other limb differences (upper, lower, congential, and amputee).
Move United
Website:
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Target Age Audience:
All
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Area of Specialization:
Adapative Sport
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Focus:
Equal access to sports & recreation
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Year Founded:
1956
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Mission:
Move United is focused on ensuring everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to sports in their communities.
Orthotics and Prosthetic Activities Foundation
Website:
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Target Audience:
All
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Area of Specialization:
Physical & Mobility Challenged
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Focus:
Continuum between rehabilitation & wellness
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Year Founded:
1995
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Mission:
Foster physical fitness, community participation, and peer interaction by providing introductory-level adaptive recreation for individuals with physical and mobility challenges. Life-changing experiences are provided though indvidual participation and training, education of healthcare professionals, and raising public awareness on a national level.