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Internet Resources

Organizations

American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
http://www.aopanet.org AOPA is a national trade association providing business services and products to O&P professionals.
     
American Board for Certification
http://www.abcop.org/
The ABC sets the standards for professionals and patient care facilities assuring the highest principles.
 
Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification http://www.bocusa.org
Certifies and credentials O&P professionals.
 
American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
http://www.oandp.org The professional organization representing credentialed practitioners in support of professional and ethical conduct among all ABC certified practitioners.
     
  The Global Resource for Orthotists & Prosthetics Information
http://www.oandp.com/ Informational site for professionals and the community.
     
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Support Groups

Amputee Coalition of America
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/ Non-profit consumer educational organization representing amputees to government, industry, and the world
     
Central Mass Limb Loss Support Group of America
http://www.disabilityinfo.org/mnip/db/rdb/ResourceDetail.aspx?id=9470 Non-profit, outreach organization for people amputees and their families to provide supportive information and experiences.
     
Northeast Passage
http://www.nepassage.org/ Non-profit organization at University of New Hampshire, providing opportunities for recreation and promoting independence.
 
National Amputee Golf Association
http://www.nagagolf.org/ 4000-member, international group promoting golf for amputees and sponsoring clinics and tournaments.
     
Eastern Amputee Golf Association
http://www.eaga.org/ Regional organization conducting amputee golfing events, clinics and seminars
     
Disabled Sports USA
www.dsusa.org A national nonprofit organization established by disabled Vietnam veterans to serve those injured in war and anyone with a permanent physical disability.
     
  Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund
www.opfund.org
     
  Muscular Dystrophy Accociation
http://www.mda.org/  Providing help, hope and knowledge to MDA patients