National Amputation Foundation - NAF

Organization URL(s)

amps76@aol.com
www.nationalamputation.org/  

Other Contact Information

38-40 Church Street
Malverne, NY 11565

516-887-3600 (Voice)
516-887-3667 (FAX)

Description

The National Amputation Foundation (NAF) was founded in 1919 to serve the needs of veteran and civilian amputees. Services include the exchange of visits among amputees, legal counsel, vocational guidance and placement, social activities, psychological aid, and distribution of educational materials.

Online Resources

• Programs and Services: National Amputation Foundation
  http://home.comcast.net/~n2fc/natamp/Program_Service.html 
  
• Tips for the New Amputee and their Families and Friends
  http://home.comcast.net/~n2fc/natamp/tips.html 
  

Print Resources

NAF publishes reprints of articles and pamphlets on such subjects as prosthetics, psychological aspects of amputation, and practical guidelines for the amputee. Serial publication: AMP (newsletter), bi-monthly.

Related Topics

Amputation Disabilities Prosthetics

Review Date

Tue Oct 5, 2004