Amputee Coalition National Conference 2024
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Hanger Clinic is proud to partner with the Amputee Coalition and is excited to participate in their 2024 National Conference in Atlanta. With the theme of “Celebrating Connection,” the event provides the opportunity for people living with limb loss and limb difference to connect with each other, touch and feel the latest prosthetic technology, as well as learn, play, and celebrate together.
Visit Hanger Clinic at Booth 303
Join us at our booth each day for activities and opportunities to connect with our knowledgeable Patient Champions from Team Hanger Clinic and clinical experts.
Join our blog to be entered into a prize drawing, interact with our #mynextlevel24 campaign and MUCH MORE!
Meet Our Experts
Todd Clay, CPO
Certified Prosthetist / Orthotist
Todd is an Area Clinic Manager for Hanger Clinic in Birmingham, AL and brings over 30 years of experience to his patients and the O&P community.
Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S
Director of Patient Advocacy & Education
Leslie is an educator, former social worker, amputee patient, peer mentor, and advocate.
April Mitskewicz, CP, COA
Certified Prosthetist
April is a Clinic Manager for Hanger Clinic in Marietta, GA. She works patients of all ages and all levels of limb loss and enjoys volunteering in the O&P community.
Shima Nixon, MSPO, CTRS
Hanger Clinic Resident, Team Hanger Clinic Patient Champion
Shima lost both of her legs in 2013 and has since used her personal experience to motivate other people to live a life with no limits.
Amanda Flores Bordoy
Team Hanger Clinic, Patient Champions
A quadruple amputee, Amanda successfully uses myoeletric prosthetic arms and microprocessor knee prosthetic devices full- time and uses her story to inspire others.
Yvonne Llanes
Team Hanger Clinic, Patient Champions
After losing both legs in a tragic accident, Yvonne decided to rise and now serves as an inspirational speaker, peer mentor, and patient ambassador.
Attend Our Sessions
Thursday, August 8
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Diabetes/Vascular Roundtable
Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed. S
- 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
When I grow up, I want to be a Prosthetist: Lessons I have learned over 30 years of being a Prosthetist
Todd Clay, CPO
- 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Complex Roundtable
Amanda Bordoy, Team Hanger Clinic, Patient Champion
Friday, August 9
- 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Bilateral Below-Knee Roundtable
Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed. S
- 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Bilateral Above-Knee Roundtable
Yvonne Llanes, Team Hanger Clinic, Patient Champion
- 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Beyond your walls, what is out in community, how can you find it, what is stopping you from exploring it
Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S and April Mitskewicz, CP, COA
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