A double amputee mum has revealed a saucy photoshoot as part of a series of challenges to encourage people with disabilities to never give up.
Attractive DAK with long stumps
Paula was one of the first DAK amputees whose photos appeared on the web in the 1990s. Images appear to date from the 1960s. As well as being an amputee she also appeared to be very short sighted and with out her glasses is often seen squinting.
Last week, the 30-year-old bilateral amputee moved into Brendan House, a long-term care facility in Riverhead for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities, to begin her recovery.
Lizzy has now signed with a modelling agency and is their only double amputee model after they saw just one picture of her – and she can’t wait to get started
Years ago my life took a turn when I received the news about my sarcoma cancer. Fast forward to today, and I can’t stress enough how important it is to be active in your follow up care after an amputation. I went from a cancer patient to a cancer survivor which has been a life changing experience. Amputees should have a plan of care outlined to be able to cope with the loss of their limb and their ability to prepare for life with a prosthesis. I hope you find these tips and tricks helpful, and I wish you the best on your journey.
Because the osseointegrated prostheses is directly implanted into the femur, amputees are able to walk easily, with more control and no pain. But due to the fact that
Young & legless. A photoset about DBK amputee girl with white converse lo sneakers on her prosthetic legs
A photoset about double bk amputee girl with white converse sneakers on her prosthetic legs
There is something refreshing and inspiring about a new year. January brings with it a chance to turn over a new leaf and drives an amazing sense of motivation to achieve new goals. We asked amputee Marcelle Jacobs what her goals are for 2018.
“With the challenges, I wanted to raise awareness and show that just because you’re an amputee doesn’t mean you can’t do the same things that able bodied people can.
