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.
Dankmeyer team members have a long history of engagement in the AC and its mission. We support LLLDAM each April in a number of ways. We host some events, and participate in others. Every Wednesday team members wear orange - the AC color. We make and wear ribbons, making them available to anyone who comes into one of our offices. We invite you to join us in the events happening around us, listed below.
THESE ARE EVENTS FOR 2025!
Show Your Mettle!
April 26, 2025
Save the Date!
The last Saturday of April is “Show Your Mettle Day”, a day to empower individuals to show off their “mettle” (i.e. prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, etc.) This year, on 4/26/2025, post a picture or you in your “mettle” and make sure to tag the @AmputeeCoalition. #LLLDAM #LLLDAM2025 #AmputeeCoalition.
Downtown Sailing Center Adaptive Sailing
Ongoing Events
Experience the fun of sailing in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with the Downtown Sailing Center. You can learn more about the types of boats available, and about volunteer training and opportunities. New volunteers are encouraged to attend training, yet training prior to the event is not required.
Click here to register for volunteer training.
Click here to learn about the Adaptive Sailing program.
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.
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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.