Helpful links for Central Ohio Amputees

Support Groups

• Amputee Coalition of America (ACA):
  Website: www.amputee-coaltion.org
  Phone: 1-888-AMP-KNOW (1-888-267-5669)

Mobility/Vehicle modifications

• Fitzpatrick Enterprises:
  Website: www.fitzmobile.com
  6353 Pontius Road
  Groveport, Ohio 43125
  Phone: 1-800-545-1102 or 614-497-1000
  Email:mobility@fitzmobile.com
  Fax: 614-497-1863
  
  
• Driving Aids Development Corporation (DADC):
  Information on the DADC 500 hand control system
  Website: http://www.drivingaids.com/
  
  
• National Mobility Equipment Dealers:
  Information on mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and vocational rehabilitation agencies located in your area.
  Website: www.nmeda.org
  
  
• Association for Driver and Rehabilitation Specialists:
  Website: www.aded.net
  
  
• Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles:
  Website: www.ohiobmv.com
  1970 West Broad Street
  Columbus, Ohio 43223-1101
  
  
• Application for disability placards (Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles):
  Website: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/pdf_forms/4826.pdf
  
  
• American Red Cross of Greater Columbus: Community Transportation Program:
  This program provides transportation throughout Franklin County to those who qualify.
  Website: http://columbus.redcross.org/Ts.htm
  Phone: 614-253-6705

Sports

• Active Amputees:
  Website: www.activeamp.org
  
  
• National Amputee Golf Association:
  Website: www.nagagold.org
  
  
• Disabled Sports USA:
  Website: www.dsusa.org
  
  
• The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC):
  TAASC is a non-profit organization located in Columbus, Ohio was established to offer individuals with disabilities opportunities to participate in adventure activities.
  Website: www.taasc.org
  
  
• Ohio State Recreation Sports:
  Website: http://recsports.osu.edu/adapted.asp
  
  
• Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association:
  Website: http://www.ohwcsports.org
  
  
• ForeHope- Therapeutic golf:
  Website: http://www.forehope.org

Information:

• inMotion- A magazine that addresses the needs and concerns of amputees and those who care for and about them. Contact ACA to subscribe.
  Phone: 1-888-267-5669
  
  
• First Step: A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss- A magazine for all people who are coping with the challenges of limb loss. Published by the National Limb Loss Information Center and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contact ACA to subscribe.
  Phone: 1-888-267-5669
  
  
• Challenge Magazine by Disabled Sports USA
  Website: www.dsusa.org
  
  
• Care Credit
  American Orthopedics is now offering Care Credit financing to assist with the cost of O & P devices. Care Credit offer No Interest* payment plans and low minimum monthly payments for true flexibility when you need it most. Please visit their website for more information.
  Website: www.carecredit.com