I wear a high tech foot. It’s worth every penny of its $8,000 price tag. As much as I love my awesome foot, I am blown away by the technology that will be packed in suitcases, headed to Rio soon.
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Lately, it seems that the GeekMom and GeekDad family have had somewhat of a tattoo theme. As someone who doesn’t yet have my first tattoo, I keep finding these fun stories to share with our readers.
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What’s it like to be raising kids in a state where medicinal and recreational weed are legal? GeekMom Judy gives us a peek.
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Have an extra 70 grand lying around? Turns out you can buy a couple of cars… or a new prosthetic foot.
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Lego has introduced their first disabled minifigure. So why is GeekMom Judy (who is an amputee) so disappointed?
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Should amusement parks be allowed to turn away amputees, because of fears that their artificial limbs pose a danger? GeekMom Judy, an amputee herself, shares her thoughts on the subject.
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Here are some of the top stories in the news related to the world GeekMom Judy lives in.
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Did you see the latest news article about prosthetic design? There might be more to the story than you think.
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There are exciting things happening in the amputee community. Here’s a list of the highlights.
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Every young pop star needs a gimmick. This one has a body part that is the ultimate in awesomeness.
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With the increase in temperatures comes the switching from long pants to shorts. For an amputee, this might be more difficult than you think. Join us in exploring the fun new options in prosthetic design.
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Sure, it’s a love story about two teens with cancer. But did they get the details right?
Continue ReadingWhen you live with a prosthetic limb, Halloween becomes a whole new way to show off your originality.
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A peg leg can be a fun accessory for amputees. But in one dancer’s case, they can also restore the joy of life.
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Along with the changes in the hardware they wear, perceptions of amputees have changed in the past decade.
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As your resident amputee GeekMom contributor, I like to keep you informed about all the new and exciting things that are going on in the lives of amputees.
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I’ve been an amputee for over 9 years. I’ve cruised the amputee websites for even longer than that, as I was one of the lucky few who got research the one legged life before I lost my limb. There are many things I’ve learned from being in the amputee world. One of them is that explosions almost always equal lost limbs.
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The GeekMoms this week dreamed of Hollywood, took online courses on comics and gender studies, went on spring break road trips, and made plans to see the Harlem Globetrotters!
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