Audrey and Sarah discuss:

  • Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences
  • Importance of language
  • Types of limb differences
  • Congenital versus acquired limb differences
  • Her experience going from patient to practitioner
  • Mental health implications for people with limb differences
  • Advocating for herself and others
  • Disclosing your disability on job applications
  • Parenting kids with limb differences
  • Occupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differences

Mentioned Resources:

  • Stella Young’s Ted Talk: “I’m not your inspiration thank you very much”
  • Judith Heumann: “Our fight for disability rights - and why we’re not done yet.”
  • Symbrachydactyly - mentions benefits of OT & hand camps
  • Children with upper limb differences have better emotional health
  • Amputee Coalition
  • Lucky Fin Project
  • IAmPossible Foundation
  • Reach Charity
  • CDC: Upper and Lower Limb Reduction Defects

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  • Email: theamplifiedot@gmail.com
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