Amputee Support Group
Tuesdays 11am to 12:30pm (PST)
Please note that the groups do not meet on Washington state-recognized holidays.
Since 1979, our weekly Harborview Amputee Support Group continues to meet- now on Zoom. This group is open to all the limb loss and difference community, including friends, family, and caregivers.
Join us over Zoom every Tuesday from 11:00am-12:30pm (PST).
https://uw-phi.zoom.us/j/99823192568
If difficulties with the web link, use the phone number or enter the meeting ID on the zoom website: zoom.us/join
Zoom phone number (253) 215 8782
Meeting ID: 998 2319 2568
Questions or concerns?
Mark Goetcheus: goetch@uw.edu
Amputee (Virtual) Support Group
Upper Extremity Support Group
2nd Tuesdays of the Month- 10-11am(PST)
Please note that the groups do not meet on Washington state-recognized holidays.
Please join us for a special group designed specifically for those living with upper extremity limb loss & limb difference. Friends, family members, and care givers are also welcome.
Join us over Zoom every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10 AM TO 11AM (PST).
https://uw-phi.zoom.us/j/99823192568
If difficulties with the web link, use the phone number or enter the meeting ID on the zoom website: zoom.us/join
Zoom phone number (253) 215 8782
Meeting ID: 998 2319 2568
Questions or concerns?
Mark Goetcheus: goetch@uw.edu
Conferences and Events
Discover Conference
April 27th, 2024 in Springfield, OR.
Link to Website: Annual Discover Conference | Springfield, OR | Discovering our Potential through Adaptive Movement — Power On With Limb Loss
EmpowerFest
Stay tuned for more information on West Coast EmpowerFest coming to Seattle, WA on September 6th-8th 2024.
East Coast June 7-9, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida.
Link to Website: EmpowerFest 2024 | Hanger Clinic
Amputee Coalition National Conference
August 8th-10th 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Link to Website: National Conference – Amputee Coalition (amputee-coalition.org)
Resources
Disability Empowerment Center
During one of our Upper Extremity group meetings, Leanna Namovic presented on the Disability Empowerment Center. Check out their website or email Leanna for more information! They have offices nationwide!
Link to Website: Disability Empowerment Center
Email: Leanna@disabilityempowerment.org
Outdoors For All
For our March, 2023 Upper Extremity group meeting, Tim Nagel presented on the Outdoors for All foundation. Their adaptive outdoor sports programs include skiing, Kayaking, cycling, rock climbing, weekend excursions and many others. If you were unable to attend, here are Tim’s slides as a reference as well as a link to their website.
Link to Website: Welcome | Outdoors for All Foundation | Adaptive Recreation
Link to Slides: Upper Extremity Support Group OFA March 2023
Opportunities
-University Of Washington Department of Rehab Medicine is looking for folks with lower limb prosthesis to participate in new study.
-University Of Washington Prosthetics & Orthotics is looking for folks with upper extremities to help students practice with hands-on care.
-University Of Washington is looking for folks with phantom leg pain to participate in virtual reality study.
-University Of Washington Department of Surgery is looking for folks with phantom limb pain to participate in new study.
In the News…
Washington Governor, Jay Inslee, has proclaimed April 2024 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month!
Visit the Amputee Coalition’s website for information and resources regarding Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.
Link to Website: Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) – Amputee Coalition (amputee-coalition.org)
Congrats, Nick!
For those that attended the April 18th meeting, group member Nick mentioned that he is publishing his book. Congrats, Nick!
Nick has shared an excerpt essay from his book.
Library Resources:
Programs, Services, & Collections
Librarians at The Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films, and resources in support of April Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
Link to Website: April Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month | The Seattle Public Library | BiblioCommons
Mailing List
After years of working with paper and an excel sheet, our mailing list is finally updated! You can now self-enroll and manage your subscription.
To prevent clogging your inbox, emails are kept to a minimum. We usually send out a monthly newsletter with group updates.
Harborview Amputee Support Group (list-manage.com)