Health

Web sites 

Information for people with various disabilities, http://lifecenter.rehabchicago.org, 
Contacts others with amputations, www.amputee-coalition.org 
How to cope with limb loss, www.survinglimbloss.com
Information on different prostheses, www.oandp.com
Information on amputation, www.amp-info.net
Forum on amputation, www.amputee-online.com,
Development of rehab programs for disabled people, www.worldrehabfund.org 
Good Website with links, www.limbless-association.org  
Amputee support group, www.stumps.org 
For above-knee amputees, www.abovekneeamputee.com 
Hip disarticulation and partial removal of pelvis, www.hphdhelp.org 
Information on Diabetes, www.diabetesresource.com 
Information on Paralympics, www.usparalympic.org 
Disabled sports, www.dsusa.org 
National center on physical activity and disability, www.ncpad.org 
National amputee golf association, www.nagagolf.org 
For amputees with active lifestyles, www.activeamp.org 
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, www.aopanet.org 
Orthotic and Prosthetic Asst Fund, www.opfund.org 
Helps get prostheses for underprivileged individuals, www.limbsforlife.org 
Lists places to have vehicle modifications, www.infinitec.org 
Athlete with physical disabilities, www.challengedathletes.org 

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