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Lisa Batista

Welcome to Creative Solutions for Amputees

Creative Solutions for Amputees (CS4A) was started in 2004 and focuses on how young women can cope with upper-limb amputation and other types of upper limb differences.   

We hope you will find the links we've provided useful and our articles inspirational.   We're here for caregivers, family, and community too, so spread the word!

Please click on the link below to listen to our song Stronger & Better. Several friends composed, performed and recorded this song to encourage us all to feel stronger and better, even when things are difficult. We hope you enjoy it. 

 Stronger & Better - MP3 Stream

MFR Winslow 2010

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"McKeever's First Ride" - Saturday, August 07, 2010

" "McKeever's First Ride" a therapeutic horsemanship program of OPAF and The First Clinics offers amputees and those with physical challenges the chance to experience the healing power of horses, through grooming, groundwork, demonstrations, rides, arts and crafts and more.  The next McKeever's First Ride will be held on Sunday, September 12 at Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center in Warwick, NY from 1-5 pm.  There is no charge for McKeever's First Ride, but registration is necessary for screening purposes.  Please contact the OPAF office at 319-235-4318 for more information and registration or visit www.opfund.org."
 
"Giving Wings to Dreams!"

 
Upcoming First Clinics and First Events - Saturday, August 07, 2010

Aug 6      First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic
               for Camp No Limits
               Pine Tree Camp
               Rome, Maine
               Sponsored by USTA Rec Tennis
Aug 21    First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic
               Augustana College Tennis Courts
               Rock Island, Illinois
               Sponsored by Genesis Health Systems
Aug 21    First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic
               Alta Vista Tennis Courts
               Redondo Beach, California
               Sponsored by MAAF
Aug 21    First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic
               Hawkeye Tennis Center
               Iowa City, Iowa
               Sponsored by USTA Missouri Valley-Iowa
Aug 28    First Swim Clinic
               Amputee Coalition of America Conference
               Irvine, California
               Sponsored by Kingsley Manufacturing
Sept 4     First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic for
               Shriners Hospital for Children/Sacramento
               Rio Del Oro Tennis Center
               Sacramento, California
               Sponsored by USTA Serves
Sept 11   First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic
               Frosty Hollow Tennis Center
               Levittown, Pennsylvania
               Sponsored by Foundations Community
               Partnership
Sept 12   McKeever's First Ride
               Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center
               Warwick, New York
               Sponsored by Touch Bionics,
               Prosthetic Orthotic Associates and
               Engineered Silicone Products, LLC.
Sept 18   First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic
               Alpine Hills Tennis & Swimming Club
               Portola Valley, California
               Sponsored by Cascade Orthopedic Supply
Sept 25   First Swing/Learn to Golf Clinic
               Silver Lake Country Club
               Orland Park, Illinois
               Sponsored by Optech O & P

 

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