Your Ordinary is Extraordinary

April is Limb Loss and Limb Different Awareness Month. According to the Amputee Coalition, 2 million people live with limb loss or limb difference and 28 million more people live with the possible risk of amputation. The main cause is vascular disease such as diabetes or peripheral arterial disease among others. To learn more about limb loss and limb difference, read these statistics.

The theme this year is, Your Ordinary is Extraordinary, and aims to recognize limb loss & limb difference and raise awareness of limb loss prevention. If you would like to share your story, click Moments That Matter and fill out the online form.

ClipDifferent was developed for people with upper limb difference in mind. This assistive technology device has brought independence to people who previously struggled or needed to rely on others for help with this personal task. Watch this video of Jessica using the ClipDifferent Pro to independently clip her nails.

ClipDifferent uses patented technology to ensure that skin remains safe while giving a clean smooth trim to your nails. There is even a drawer to catch clippings making cleanup quick and simple. Not to mention, you can clip with confidence that you’ll never flick a clipping in your eye!

Another way that the ClipDifferent supports people with limb loss and limb difference is through organizations like Form5 Prostetics, One Smile One Arm, Camp No Limits, & The Lucky Fin Project. Fun Fact: The name, The Lucky Fin, is taken from the Finding Nemo movie in which Nemo learns that his fin may not look like what a typical fin looks like, but that doesn’t stop him from living his life — and having great adventures! You are invited to have great adventures yourself by reading about and getting involved with this wonderful project.