Every April, the Amputee Coalition (AC) sponsors Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM). More than 5.6 million people in the US are living with limb loss or limb difference. LLLDAM is an opportunity for members of the community, family, friends and allies to focus on spreading awareness, participating in educational events, and engaging in advocacy efforts.
Dankmeyer team members have a long history of engagement in the AC and its mission. We support LLLDAM each April in a number of ways. We host some events, and participate in others. Every Wednesday team members wear orange - the AC color. We make and wear ribbons, making them available to anyone who comes into one of our offices. We invite you to join us in the events happening around us, listed below.
Achilles International
Launch of Handcyle and Running Clinics
April 13, 2024
Achilles International is one of the biggest non-profit organizations for adaptive sports, they offer FREE handcycling and running clinics in 62 chapters around the globe!
The Adaptive Sports Team at Johns Hopkins is very proud to have connected with Achilles International and being able to contribute to their launching of the BALTIMORE CHAPTER.
And now, we will have them at PATTERSON PARK, every SATRUDAY at 9 AM, Starting April 13th!
Please, feel free to spread the word to your community.
Attached there is a flyer and here is the link for registration to Achilles Baltimore (click here).
Limb Loss Resource Fair
April 23, 2024
Amputee Walking School
April 24, 2024
The Spring 2024 Amputee Walking School is planned for April 24, 2024 as part of Limb Loss Limb Difference Awareness Month.
Registration is now open for the afternoon clinical session for professionals, and the evening session for those with limb loss.
For the professional session, Advanced Gait Training for Persons with Amputation, Wednesday, 4/24/2024 1:30pm - 6:30pm, you can register by clicking here.
The evening session is free for those with limb loss and their families. Wednesday, 4/24/2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Please register so that we know how many to expect! Click here.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Dankmeyer and the University of Maryland are happy to host for any attendee!
You do not have to be affiliated with either organization to participate.
If you want to follow Amputee Walking School on Facebook, you can click here. If you follow X (formerly known as Twitter), you can catch Todd and Dennis @OfficialAKTS.
We hope to see you there!
Show Your Mettle!
April 27, 2024
Save the Date!
The last Saturday of April is “Show Your Mettle Day”, a day to empower individuals to show off their “mettle” (i.e. prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, etc.) This year, on 4/27/2024, post a picture or you in your “mettle” and make sure to tag the @AmputeeCoalition. #LLLDAM #LLLDAM2024 #AmputeeCoalition.
Walk ‘N Roll-a-Thon
April 28, 2024
Presented by the Johns Hopkins Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team.
Who: Those with limb loss, with or without prosthesis, stroke survivors; family and friends are welcome!
What: Walk or roll around Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, MD on April 28, 2024 9am - 12pm. You decide your own distance. Professionals and volunteers will be on hand to provide support for whichever goal distance you choose to wheel or walk.
For more information and registration use the QR code or, click here.
Downtown Sailing Center Adaptive Sailing
Ongoing Events
Experience the fun of sailing in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with the Downtown Sailing Center. You can learn more about the types of boats available, and about volunteer training and opportunities. New volunteers are encouraged to attend training, yet training prior to the event is not required.
Click here to register for volunteer training.
Click here to learn about the Adaptive Sailing program.
There is free onsite parking. Mobility and/or public transition is an option to access the sailing center. Life jackets are provided. Docks are wheelchair accessible and Hoyer lifts are available.
For a complete list of activities and available materials, visit the AC site’s LLLDAM page, by clicking here. We encourage patients to actively advocate for themselves and their needs. Your voice is important! You can get more information on Advocacy by visiting our webpage here. If you have any questions about LLLDAM, please email info@dankmeyer.com or call us at 410-636-8114.