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.

At Dankmeyer, we are proud of our long history of engagement with the Amputee Coalition and its mission. We support LLLDAM each April in a number of ways. This year, we are thrilled to super numerous events around the state hosted by our clinical partners. We hope that you will join our team each Wednesday in April by wearing Orange in support! When you come to our offices in April, you may see us making and wears orange ribbons, and we are happy to share! We invite you to join us in the events happening this April—see the information below for details!

THESE ARE EVENTS FOR 2026!

The list below includes events in chronological order. Please continue scrolling down for more information!

• Saturday, April 11th: Adaptive Sailing & Access-Ability Saturday Volunteer Training

• Tuesday, April 14th: MedStar Limb Loss Resource Fair

• Sunday, April 19th: American Amputee Soccer Association Invitational

• Sunday, April 19th: Yoga 4 Amputees Workshop

• Saturday, April 25th: Show Your Mettle Day!

• Tuesday, April 28th: Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network Limb Loss and Restoration Symposium

• Saturday, May 2nd: Adaptive Fitness Community Workout

• Sunday, May 3rd: Johns Hopkins Limb Loss and Stroke Survivor Walk-N-Roll-a-Thon

• Friday, May 8th: American Amputee Soccer Association Mid-Atlantic Clinic

SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH: ADAPTIVE SAILING & ACCESS-ABILITY SATURDAY VOLUNTEER TRAINING

In honor of Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month, the Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) is proud to highlight Access-Ability—their inclusive sailing program designed to ensure that individuals of all abilities can experience the freedom and empowerment of being on the water! Located in Baltimore, DSC excited to invite you to their Spring training session, perfect for new volunteers and seasoned sailors alike. This training is an excellent opportunity to brush up on skills and gain important knowledge about supporting our Adaptive Sailing programs.

This season kicks off with a Volunteer Training on April 11, equipping community members with the skills to support adaptive sailors in a safe, welcoming environment. Access-Ability Saturday Sailing begin May 2 and will run every other Saturday throughout the season, creating consistent opportunities for participants to build confidence, connection, and joy through sailing.

Registration for the May 2 session opens April 4 at downtownsailing.org/adaptivecalendar. Join us in celebrating resilience, expanding access, and making the water a place for everyone.

Dates:

April 4: Registration opens for the first Access-Ability Saturday event

April 11: Volunteer training for Access-Ability sailing (registration open now)

May 2: First Access-Ability Saturday (volunteer registration open now, participant registration opens April 4)

What to Expect:

• Preparing for the Adaptive Sailing Season

• Disabilities Awareness Training

• Volunteer Roles Overview

• Equipment Set-Up (Hoyer)

• Transfer Assistance Techniques

• Hansa (Rigging & Derigging)

The April 11th session is the only dedicated Access-Ability training scheduled for 2026, making it an essential opportunity to learn, ask questions, and prepare for the season ahead. 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. To learn more and register, click the link above!

TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH: MEDSTAR LIMB LOSS RESOURCE FAIR

SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH: AASA INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Join us for an afternoon of competition and inspiration at the McCourt Global Amputee Soccer Invitational! The inaugural McCourt Global Amputee Soccer Invitational comes to Georgetown University's Shaw Field on Sunday, April 19—bringing elite international amputee soccer to Washington, D.C. for the first time. Iconic French club Olympique de Marseille—the first in Ligue 1 to field an official amputee team—travels from the south of France to take on three American sides, including players from the U.S. Men's National Amputee Soccer Team program, the Colorado Rapids, and Arena Football Club, in a full afternoon of 7v7 competition. Fast, intense, physical, and extraordinary to watch, amputee soccer will surprise you. Come see it for yourself—we would love local individuals to come out and support/cheer on the teams!

Event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH: YOGA 4 AMPUTEES WORKSHOP

TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH: JOHNS HOPKINS REHABILITATION NETWORK LIMB LOSS AND RESTORATION SYMPOSIUM

We are thrilled to share that the 6th Annual Johns Hopkins Limb Loss and Restoration Symposium is offering an in person attendance opportunity this year! More information can be found in the flyers below, and you can click here to register.

SATURDAY MAY 2ND: ADAPTIVE FITNESS COMMUNITY WORKOUT

To celebrate the end of Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month, Legion Rehabilitation and Adaptive Fitness will be hosting a free adaptive workout at CrossFit Catonsville! This free event is geared towards individuals of all ability levels. This event is free, but registration is requested and can be completed here or by scanning the QR code on the flyer below!

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD: JOHNS HOPKINS LIMB LOSS AND STROKE SURVIVOR WALK-N-ROLL-A-THON

*Please note: The walk is taking place at a different location than previous years.

FRIDAY, MAY 8TH: AMERICAN AMPUTEE SOCCER ASSOCIATION MID-ATLANTIC CLINIC

This clinic will take from from 4 - 5pm—please stay tuned for more details! For more information, email Emily Maxwell at: emaxwell@usampsoccer.org

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.