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Thriving in the Workplace While Living With Limb Loss
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Thriving in the workplace as someone living with limb loss and limb difference requires more than ensuring a company’s diversity and inclusion policies and practices; it also requires personal clarity. Having emotional clarity on what you want to accept or not accept from colleagues is essential, especially now when companies focus on becoming more inclusive.
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What Are Your Fall Risk Factors?
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While a fall is simply an annoyance for some, it could lead to extreme damage for others. Over 50% of adults with leg amputations experience at least one fall in the past year, and over 40% of these cases result in an injury. Furthermore, most of these incidents occur at home.
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How Businesses Can Create an Inclusive Culture
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Many people with disabilities still face difficulties finding employment, despite equal employment opportunities stipulated in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although many may get jobs, they may still face a workplace environment that doesn't consider their needs and requirements.
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The Top 3 Care Needs of People With Limb Loss and Limb Difference
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Despite the many surveys and studies conducted on people with limb loss and limb difference, the sad reality is that we know little about the needs and challenges of the more than 2.1 million community. People with limb loss and limb difference have complex health needs, and we need to understand these to provide better care.
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Are Prosthetic Covers Necessary?
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More people take pride in their prosthetic limbs and are not afraid to show them off. But a question needs to be asked: are prosthetic covers necessary?
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