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    American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.
    ABC is the national credentialing organization for the orthotic and prosthetic industry. Through widely accepted established standards of care and practice, the ABC credentials over 5,000 individuals ... Details >
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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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    Muscular Dystrophy Association
    The Muscular Dystrophy Association, (MDA), is a voluntary health agency aimed at conquering more than 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. The disease in MDA's program ... 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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    Paralyzed Veterans of America
    The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) was founded following World War II to meet the needs of veterans who were paralyzed as a result of disease or injury to the spinal cord. PVA is supported by do... Details >
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