NEWS and EVENTS!!!

ACTIVITIES enjoyed in 2009!!

Thanks to all of you that attend our get together's. All of you make our group successful! This past year we had some awesome events and outings.

Support Group Halloween Party October 30th

Our 3rd annual Halloween Party was really a lot of fun. We had about 35 people attend--had some creative costumes, lots of good food and socializing!!

Many thanks to Goldie for hosting the party. Pictures coming soon.

Amputee Tennis Clinic October 24th

The tennis clinic below was a huge success. We had 14 amputees and many guests with family and friends. Robin Burton, the director of OPAF, said "this is the most successful adult tennis clinic we have had". We were all thrilled and I can't tell you how much fun we all had. Pictures posted soon. Amputees from 80 years young to 20 participated. Great day!! We will definitely do it again next year.

OPAF (Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund) First Volley Adaptive Clinic is coming to Austin! Come and try new tennis skills and drills for Amputees and those with Physical Challenges. You do not have to be able to run to participate. The Clinic is from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Circle C Tennis Club, 7401 HWY 45 in Austin. You can play, whether you are wearing a  prosthesis or mobilizing with a wheelchair. This is for all levels of activity. Their will be several professional tennis player there as well as physical therapist to assist us with instruction and direction. It really is fun and no pressure whatsoever to be any good at it at all so don’t let your athletic abilities keep you possibly from participating. Just come for a great afternoon outdoors and hit some balls and let’s have a good time. This  is a free clinic. If you don’t want to play just come and cheer us on. Sign up deadline is right away so please contact me ASAP.

Orthotic Prosthetic Technologies is the proud sponsor of this event.

Past Events for 2009

FISHING!!

Our May 23rd 6th annual amputee fishing day at Lake Bastrop was a big success. We had about 50 total people enjoying a morning of fishing and then a fantastic picnic! We want to especially thank the Austin Christian Bass Club and Kris and   McClendon for volunteering their beautiful bass boats, and especially their time and expertise. You could not find a better, kinder group of people. We all had such a good time and the food was great. Already looking forward to next year.

Our Support Group August trip to Bob Bullock Museum and then to IMAX theatre was a great day. Everyone enjoyed the museum and the movie.

PEER VISITING

The Round Rock Amputee Support Group Peer Visitation Program is strong. We have 9 ACA certified Peer visitors and many more qualified visitors from personal experience. We can also provide a pre-amputation visit if you find yourself in this situation. Knowledge can often help ease anxiety and possibly lessen some of the stress of facing an amputation.

Please let us know if we can assist you and your family or if you know someone who needs a peer visit and we will be there for you.

INSURANCE PARITY FOR PROSTHETIC COVERAGE: Great News!!

The Round Rock Amputee Support Group has been involved in the statewide grass-roots movement to improve insurance coverage for prosthetics in Texas for the last 4 years. 

HB806 HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR PERRY!! This is a great day for Texas Amputees.  If you have insurance, you will no longer be surprised by caps and lifetime caps when you go to get your first prosthesis. You will be provided the same percentages that you have in your policy overall.It goes into affect in September.

Also, there is a Federal Mandate being presented at the present .

Many people have worked far this over the last 4 years.

Congratulations and thank you to all of you that have participated, whether it was physically being there, or all the emails and calls you have made on behalf of amputees across our great State. This is very exciting.

Many thanks to all of you who have spent their time and dedication working toward Prosthetic Parity in Texas.

Our Round Rock Amputee Support Group was represented well.

"You are all incredible! You should be so proud. I cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work.

Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." You are the true embodiment of that quote.

You have made a difference in the lives of thousands of amputees and their families. Great work!"

Morgan

Morgan Sheets
National Advocacy Director
Amputee Coalition of America
Direct ph. (202) 302-4373