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.
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. Read More
What’s it like to be raising kids in a state where medicinal and recreational weed are legal? GeekMom Judy gives us a peek. Read More
Have an extra 70 grand lying around? Turns out you can buy a couple of cars… or a new prosthetic foot. Read More
Lego has introduced their first disabled minifigure. So why is GeekMom Judy (who is an amputee) so disappointed? Read More
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. Read More
Here are some of the top stories in the news related to the world GeekMom Judy lives in. Read More
Did you see the latest news article about prosthetic design? There might be more to the story than you think. Read More
There are exciting things happening in the amputee community. Here’s a list of the highlights. Read More
Every young pop star needs a gimmick. This one has a body part that is the ultimate in awesomeness. Read More
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. Read More
Sure, it’s a love story about two teens with cancer. But did they get the details right? Read More
When you live with a prosthetic limb, Halloween becomes a whole new way to show off your originality. Read More
A peg leg can be a fun accessory for amputees. But in one dancer’s case, they can also restore the joy of life. Read More
Along with the changes in the hardware they wear, perceptions of amputees have changed in the past decade. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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! Read More
