History, Values & Culture

LIM359 was started because its founders saw that there were amputees or people with limb difference who were not interested in a discussion-based support group, but were in need of and looking for support. Basing support around group activities rather than structured discussion seemed to be the answer for some of these individuals as well as providing an additional stepping stone between a discussion-based support group and full integration into the community. It is important to always remember that LIM359 exists to provide peer support through engaging in group activities.

LIM359 welcomes all individuals with limb loss and limb difference, as well as their friends and family. It is okay to limit some activities per year to individuals with limb loss and limb difference only, but the Chapter must also remember the importance of having family and friends involved in activities and in ongoing support of each individual. Each Chapter should strive to offer activities that cater to a wide range of ages and ability-levels. We understand that coming up with ideas that will attract a large number of individuals who are of varying ages and ability-levels can be very difficult. The following ideas are intended as a resource only, for Chapters to refer to when they need help coming up with activity ideas. In general, we have found in Denver that we get a bigger turnout at our activities if we pair them with something related to eating.