Resources for the limb loss community in the Mid-Ohio Valley: Marietta, Ohio; Belpre, Ohio; Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Peer Visitor. This is THE BEST RESOURCE you can provide to a new amputee.
Certified Peer Visitors through the Amputee Coalition can be coordinated:- Nationally through the Amputee Coalition Amputee-coalition.org 888-267-5669 ext. 8108
- Locally through Nancy Miller @ 740-421-4211.
- Certified / Licensed Prosthetist. Free Consultations.
Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics
2354 Richmiller Lane, Belpre, Ohio 45714 740-421-4211
2311 Ohio Ave Ste B, Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-699-2373
MillerPO.com - Prosthetic Users Group. PUGMOV.com
Amputee Support Group – Marietta, Belpre OH, Parkersburg, WV
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm
Usually at Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics, 2354 Richmiller Lane, Belpre, OH 45714 . Check online to verify location or call 740-421-4211
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProstheticUsersGroup - Amputee Certified Therapy Dog – Keating. Call Nancy Miller of Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics @ 740-421-4211 to arrange a visit or email NancyMiller@MillerPO.com
- The Amputee Center
2311 Ohio Ave. Ste B Parkersburg, WV 26101 https://www.theamputeecenter.com https://www.facebook.com/theamputeecenter Call 304-699-2373
A place where amputees and community members at all levels of ability feel welcomed and motivated to exercise, improve their physical and mental health and learn about resources available to them.
Fitness Powered by MOVExercise, Reiki by Higher Visions, Private Peer Visits, Group Support - Amps4Ohio Amps4ohio.com
Amputee Support Group – Columbus, Ohio
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/amps4ohio/
- Amputee Coalition – Amputee-coalition.org
National Non-profit – education, support, advocacy for limb loss.- Provides variety of printed resource material
- First Steps Magazine
- Insurance Coverage & Reimbursement
- Variety of brochures on topics such as Phantom Limb Pain, Amputees Share Their Secrets of Success, Being a Caregiver: Beginning Your New Journey
- Annual National Conference for amputees, variety of webinars.
- Provides variety of printed resource material
- Amplitude – Free magazine. Sign up at www.amplitude-media.com
- inMotion – Free magazine. Sign up at amputee-coalition.org, connect button
- The O&P Edge – Free magazine, geared toward O&P Practitioners www.opedge.com/subscribe
- ‘Rite on Point Magazine by Knit Rite print 800-821-3094 and online blog blog.knitrite.com
- Driver Rehabilitation Program – Marietta Memorial Hospital
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Department 740-374-1422
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Department 740-374-1422
- OPAF – Orthotics & Prosthetics Activities Foundation
www.opaffirstclinics.org
Changing Lives through Adaptive Recreation – variety of national events all around the country. Usually free for amputee
- Adaptive Sports Connection
6000 Harriott Rd. Powell, OH 43065 614-389-3921
https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/
Sports, outdoor and therapeutic recreation for all ages with disabilities.
- Steve’s Vans – Marietta Mobility
211 S 8th St. Marietta, OH 45750 https://www.svcustoms.com/
Adapts vehicles to sell
Rents wheelchair accessible van
- “Easy Lift” Bus Transport in Parkersburg with door-to-door service for individuals with a certified disability; 7-days advance scheduling required. http://easyriderbus.com/services/paratransit-service/
* Certify by calling 877-232-7433 or www.adaride.com
- Buckeye Hills Regional Council. Offers a variety of services in Ohio. https://www.buckeyehills.org/county-resource-guides
- Service Animals Programs and organizations for service dogs. https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/service-animals/