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    Amputee Coalition of America
    The mission of the Amputee Coalition of America is to: reach out to people with limb loss; and to empower them through education, support and advocacy. The ACA represents more than 400,000 Americans ... Details >
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    Disabled Sports USA
    Disabled Sports USA, DS/USA, formerly the National Handicapped Sports and Recreation Association, was started by a group of Vietnam veterans in 1967 to serve those injured in the war. DS/USA provides ... Details >
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    National Amputation Foundation
    The National Amputation Foundation (NAF) was founded in 1919 to serve the needs of veteran and civilian amputees. Services include the exchange of visits among amputees, legal counsel, vocational gui... Details >
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    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    The Office of Communications and Public Liason of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), formerly the National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive an... Details >
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    National Limb Loss Information Center
    The NLLIC is an information clearinghouse that provides comprehensive resources for people with limb loss, as well as their families, friends, and health care professionals. The Center is supported b... Details >
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