Amputee Resources

New to limb loss or amputation?
First Step is a free publication from the Amputee Coalition that provides a wealth of information to those who are new to the limb loss community, or who are anticipating amputation. The current edition of First Step was published with up-to-date resources and information just a few weeks ago.
You can order this 96-page reference guide free on their website.
https://shop.amputee-coalition.org/first-step-p42.aspx…

AMPUTEE COALITION:
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
The Amputee Coalition is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families, improving patient care and preventing limb loss.

ADAPTIVE BIKE SHARE:
https://mogodetroit.org/adaptive-mogo/

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUPS:
Detroit Limb Loss Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 4-5:30 at Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics, 6438 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 https://www.facebook.com/DetroitLimbLossSupportGroup

The University of Michigan Community Amputee Network (U-CAN) meets the first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center (link is external) (UMOPC), 2850 South Industrial Hwy, Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/pmr/programs/orthotics-prosthetics/u-can-amputee-support-group

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE:

Michigan Rehabilitation Services. We are a statewide network of vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals developing creative, customized solutions that meet the needs of individuals and business. We deliver individualized services that assist potential employees with differing abilities prepare for, pursue and retain careers. We partner with business in employee development, business consulting and corporate relations. We are committed to building the workforce of tomorrow . . . today. Contact LaTonya Padgett for information via phone (248) 417-9907 or email PadgettL@michigan.gov.  Labor and Economic Opportunity – Michigan Rehabilitation Services

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/financial-assistance-for-prosthetic-services/
Some of the questions most frequently asked by amputees relate to the payment and coverage for the costs of prosthetic fitting and associated services or durable medical equipment (DME), such as wheelchairs, ramps and other adaptive equipment.

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living offers sports, recreation and art all year round. They have a year round bowling league and a fitness gym that is open from 9 am- 4 pm Monday- Friday. For more details or for more information, check out their sports and recreation site:
http://www.annarborcil.org/offices/recreation/about-sport/ Sports Programs * Cycling * Fitness Gym * Bowling * Wheelchair Basketball * Tennis * Rugby * Calendar of events: http://www.annarborcil.org/events/

SENIOR CARE NETWORK:  Senior care management company providing case management and social work services. Helps seniors navigate insurance, in-home services, living options, care planning and other options based on the senior’s individual needs.  https://miseniorcare.com/

TRANSPORTATION:
The following information listed below is meant to assist people with disabilities, caregivers, and supporters in Detroit in finding helpful resources, services, and/or assistance surrounding transportation.