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Tag: Amputee

Why You (and Your Kids) Should Watch the 2016 Paralympic Games

August 25, 2016Judy Berna

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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Tattoos in the News

June 18, 2016Judy Berna

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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Raising Kids With Weed – Living the High Life in Colorado

September 28, 2015October 14, 2020Judy Berna

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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Walking On A Foot That Costs More Than A Car

August 28, 2015Judy Berna

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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Why People Are Upset About the New Disabled Lego Minifigure

July 30, 2015Judy Berna

Lego has introduced their first disabled minifigure. So why is GeekMom Judy (who is an amputee) so disappointed?

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Is It Okay To Turn Amputees Away at Amusement Park Rides?

July 25, 2015Judy Berna4

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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Amputee Round-Up: Prosthetics and Amputees in the News

July 24, 2015Judy Berna

Here are some of the top stories in the news related to the world GeekMom Judy lives in.

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Being Cautious With News Stories About Prosthetics

February 23, 2015Judy Berna3

Did you see the latest news article about prosthetic design? There might be more to the story than you think.

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What’s Up In the Amputee World?

February 18, 2015Judy Berna

There are exciting things happening in the amputee community. Here’s a list of the highlights.

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The Amputee Rock Star Who Can Light Up the Stage With Her Leg

December 28, 2014GeekMom

Every young pop star needs a gimmick. This one has a body part that is the ultimate in awesomeness.

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The Amputee Rock Star Who Can Light Up the Stage With Her Leg

December 24, 2014Judy Berna

Every young pop star needs a gimmick. This one has a body part that is the ultimate in awesomeness.

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A Summertime Tour of New Prosthetic Designs

July 16, 2014Judy Berna1

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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Why You Should Look for Hardware in The Fault in Our Stars

May 22, 2014Judy Berna

Sure, it’s a love story about two teens with cancer. But did they get the details right?

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One Legged Halloween Costumes

October 22, 2013Judy Berna2

When you live with a prosthetic limb, Halloween becomes a whole new way to show off your originality.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day: The Inspiration in a Peg Leg

September 19, 2013December 16, 2017Judy Berna2

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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How a Decade of Technology Helped This Amputee

August 8, 2013Judy Berna4

Along with the changes in the hardware they wear, perceptions of amputees have changed in the past decade.

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Amputee Prosthetic Leg Made With Lego Bricks

July 10, 2013Erik Wecks

The video speaks for itself.

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Amputee News Roundup With GeekMom Judy

May 29, 2013Judy Berna

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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The 5 Things I’d Tell the New Boston Amputees–From a Fellow Amputee

April 18, 2013Judy Berna4

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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This Week With the GeekMoms

April 5, 2013Brigid Ashwood

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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