U-CAN Amputee Support Group

U-CAN Amputee Support Group

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    • University of Michigan Community Amputee Network (U-CAN) works to help amputees, people with limb loss or limb difference, and their families cope with the initial shock of loss by helping them regain control of their life through education, compassion, and encouragement. Amputees have the ability to do virtually anything they want to do and we do.

    The U-CAN Support Group meets both in-person at the Orthotics and Prosthetics Center and virtually via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

    For U-CAN Support Group meeting information, please visit the U-CAN Support Group meeting page.

    About

    Our meetings usually have a presentation for the first hour. After the presentation, we share information and have time for questions, answers and discussion. An important part of the group is time for socializing and physical activities that exercise the mind as well as the body. Please join us as we all learn together. Light refreshments are served.

    At U-CAN, we:

    • Have a growing peer mentoring network that matches experienced amputees with new amputees in similar circumstances.
    • Reach out to parents who have children with limb loss or limb difference.
    • Meet several times a year with activities for the children and discussion time for parents.
    • Hold the ACT Class (Amputees Creating a new Tomorrow) - a class that provides information for new amputees and their family or caregiver. Class information covers: phantom pain, driving, physical therapy, body image, employment, and much more.
    • Provide information for people before an amputation.
    • Share information and support as you go through this live altering surgery.

    For more information:

    About Amputees Creating a New Tomorrow (ACT)

    This one-day class helps you rebuild independence and regain control after limb loss. The class is held every year in the spring, both virtually and in-person at UM Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, 2850 S. Industrial Hwy, Suite 400, Ann Arbor MI 48104.

     Some of the topics that will be covered are:

    • Self-Management
    • Hobbies
    • Pain Management
    • Employment
    • Preventing further limb loss
    • Driving/Transportation
    • Physical Therapy
    • Family Relations/Changing Roles

    Our certified peer mentors will join the class in the afternoon portion to answer questions and share their story. 

    The class is free and open to new amputees (amputation within a year or more.) We invite you to bring a spouse/partner, family member, friend or caregiver. Lunch will be provided.

    Contact Us

    Carla Vollmer
    Limb Loss Support Coordinator
    Phone: 734-975-7432
    Email: [email protected]