For many in the limb-loss community, returning to work involves navigating a world designed for the able-bodied. Organizations and community spaces focus on the following: Amputee Coalitionhttps://amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition: Home
: A CEO, digital entrepreneur, and single mother, Stephenie views herself as "augmented" rather than disabled, often referring to her advanced prosthetic feet as "superpowers".
Stephanie Decker became a well-known figure after losing both legs while shielding her children from a tornado in Henryville, Indiana.
The stories of these women illustrate how professional life can be rebuilt and redefined after limb loss through technological innovation and personal resilience.
: She utilizes articulated mechanical feet and osseointegration—where titanium rods are inserted into the bone—allowing her to maintain a high-paced global career. Stephanie Decker: From Hero to Keynote Advocate
: She established the Stephanie Decker Foundation , which focuses on helping children with limb loss participate in sports and providing access to leading-edge prosthetic technology. Navigating the Professional World as an Amputee
: Since her recovery, she has transitioned into a highly sought-after professional Keynote Speaker , sharing her story of "mental toughness" with corporations and organizations.
For many in the limb-loss community, returning to work involves navigating a world designed for the able-bodied. Organizations and community spaces focus on the following: Amputee Coalitionhttps://amputee-coalition.org Amputee Coalition: Home
: A CEO, digital entrepreneur, and single mother, Stephenie views herself as "augmented" rather than disabled, often referring to her advanced prosthetic feet as "superpowers".
Stephanie Decker became a well-known figure after losing both legs while shielding her children from a tornado in Henryville, Indiana.
The stories of these women illustrate how professional life can be rebuilt and redefined after limb loss through technological innovation and personal resilience.
: She utilizes articulated mechanical feet and osseointegration—where titanium rods are inserted into the bone—allowing her to maintain a high-paced global career. Stephanie Decker: From Hero to Keynote Advocate
: She established the Stephanie Decker Foundation , which focuses on helping children with limb loss participate in sports and providing access to leading-edge prosthetic technology. Navigating the Professional World as an Amputee
: Since her recovery, she has transitioned into a highly sought-after professional Keynote Speaker , sharing her story of "mental toughness" with corporations and organizations.