Project Lolo

Project Lolo is a global non-profit organization that helps children lead limitless lives through access to orthopedic care and devices.

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Here's a little highlight reel from our last trip to #Ghana. This year has been a rough one, but we are looking ahead with positivity and planning our next global outreach trips for the 2021-22 season! 🌎 ❤️

#HumanRights #GlobalHealth #AccessToHealthcare #LoveOurselvesLoveOthers

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#HumanRightsWatch

Brazil just took a major stop in the right direction by passing a resolution to help protect its citizens living with #differingabilities 🙌

Learn more:
https://t.co/cad3QgbZY8

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#HumanRightsWatch

The Nigerian Government is being asked to finally enforce a law they passed in 2018.

#LimbLossAwareness #DifferingAbilities #LoveOurselvesLoveOthers #Amputee #Rights #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityLaw #EnforceTheLaw

https://t.co/RvqWHrE6Vb

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"People often infantilize people with #disabilities. For example, whenever I’m with someone else, people address questions, even questions about me, to that person. They don’t look at me directly, even when they have to talk to me"

#Inclusion #Diversity

https://t.co/ThJBVOV70x

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According to @AmputeesUSA there are nearly 2 million people living with limb loss in this country, & approximately 185,000 amputations performed each year

#LimbLossAwareness #Prosthetics #LimbDifference #AmputeeStrong #Empowerment #Connection #Community #LoveOurselvesLoveOthers

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Great news from the "Show-Me" state!
Missouri declares April, Limb Loss Awareness Month... ❤

#LoveOurselvesLoveOthers #Amputee #LimbLossAwareness #LimbDifference #Superheroes #Prosthetics #Awareness #LimbLoss

https://t.co/YIuHW8xqkh

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Amanda Sullivan recently graduated from a Somerset County fire academy to become "the first female #amputee in the world to graduate from a fire academy."

#LoveOurselvesLoveOthers #Amputee #SuperPowers #Hero #LimbLoss #InclusionRevolution #Prosthetics

https://t.co/AqSOF3inJr

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“If I’m not relaxed, all kinds of nerves fire,” Stieber said.

The result: Her bionic hand spins in circles with a little whirring noise.

“But if I relax and think, ‘Open hand,’ it just opens my hand.’

#Robotic #Prosthetics #Amputee #BionicWoman

https://t.co/7onHpb6bla

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This #startup in #Victoria #BritishColumbia is giving people fashion-forward options for their #prosthetics ♥️

"To feel like a piece of art ... is the best feeling in the world."

https://t.co/j2UoYIrfFw

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Jimmy Mlejnek was #homeless - sleeping in his car in sub-zero conditions. This eventually led to a double #amputation and some brand new friendships

“The minute I get my prosthetics, I’m coming there to give Mary and her crew a hug” he promised.

#BeKind

https://t.co/0F9qmL5X9i

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Finally not having to leave the country to receive treatment for #limbloss.
This is a huge step for Scotland!

#amputee #prosthetics #worldwide #healthcare #access #accessibility #LoveOurselvesLoveOthers #LOLO #globalcitizens

https://t.co/zpbn8HBojM

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So, how can we secure a more equitable future for people with differing abilities?
https://t.co/ldW9Q9shv8

#DisabilityRights #HumanRightsWatch #InclusionRevolution #LoveOurselvesLoveOthers #DifferingAbilities #Accessibility #HealthCareAccess

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@ProjectLolo @TODAYshow As a little girl who wanted a leg to look like my “real” one, this makes my heart smile. Love to this little one!

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We’re crying happy tears with this little one when she learns that she’ll get her #bionicarm
Check out the @TODAYshow video: https://t.co/Gthssh2dN3

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Human Rights Watch: Mexico set to vote on protections for women living with differing abilities.

https://t.co/OXfIoB8w8l

#Accessibility #HumanRightsWatch #Mexico #GlobalGoals #DisabilityRights

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Human Rights Watch: Mexico set to vote on protections for women living with differing abilities.

https://t.co/OXfIoB8w8l

#Accessibility #HumanRightsWatch #Mexico #GlobalGoals #DisabilityRights

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“I’ve been opened up to a whole new world," Robert said,
"I didn’t even know that prosthetics was a thing until this team from LSU helped me... They showed me that we really can do this.”

https://t.co/6X0RbkP04p

#Prosthetics #LifeChanging #LoveOthers #InclusionMatters #makers

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Don't miss it!!
Friday - 3pm - IGTV
Catch a live interview with Project Lolo Founder
"Writing to Change the World with @lesliepittsc1" hosted by @Wiseink

https://t.co/sSkfnxUrbe

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""... he just put it on and took off," said Jackie Burns. His goal now? To run a marathon."

The power of #positivity + #prostheticlimbs :)

https://t.co/2vJ9yUG9dS

#Prosthetics #DifferingAbilities #LimbLossAwareness #Superhero

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"...during COVID-19, our civil rights are not suspended ...People will not be subject to age or disability discrimination when the going gets tough."

#DisabilityAwareness #DifferingAbilities #HumanRightsWatch #Protection #AntiDiscrimination #CivilRights

https://t.co/rscFz91I6R

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On this day, when we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. we give thanks for his insight and love for all people.

#LoveOurselvesLoveOthers #Diversity #InclusionMatters #LoveRevolution