On to a Vote in the House

Man with lower limb prosthesis walking dog with sunset in the background

HB 5374, An Act Concerning Health Coverage Mandates for Certain Health Conditions, has passed the Appropriations Committee and advances to the House for a vote.

Let’s continue to press our lawmakers for their support! Now is the time to contact your representatives again, let them know that you are following the progress of this bill, which is incredibly important to you and the entire limb loss and limb difference community.

Encourage your legislator to become a champion for this bill and work with their colleagues to bring us a WIN!

Key Legislative Leaders

In addition to your representatives, reach out to these key leaders:

Be sure to include a link to SEBCM: So Every BODY Can Move

Interested in Becoming a Certified Peer Visitor?

If you are interested in attending an Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor Training, please complete this surveyThe results of this survey will be used to gauge interest, learn more about who is interested, and determine where to hold upcoming trainings. For more information on the steps you need to take to become a Certified Peer Visitor, visit the Amputee Coalition website.

Take the Survey

News: Updates, Activities, Etc.

Local Area Resources

The following documents available for download are amputee resources for Hartford area, Milford/Bridgeport area, and New Haven area. Included are: contact information for local prosthetic and orthotic companies, a list of amputee support groups with contact information and meeting dates, state agencies and more.

Falling Down

Falling down is part of life. Getting back up is living.

If you stumble, make it part of the dance.

[Jose N. Harris]
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