National Amputation Foundation - NAF
Organization URL(s)
amps76@aol.comwww.nationalamputation.org/
Other Contact Information
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.