Your Rights as an
Amputee
These rights are important for all amputees!!
Please take a moment to review them, they may come in handy one
day!!
You have the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times.
You have the right to fire your prosthetic provider at any time.
You have the right to choose who your provider will be.
You have the right to challenge any decisions made regarding your
prosthesis and its components.
You have the right to a properly fitted, comfortable prosthesis.
You have the right to voice your opinion and ask questions
regarding your amputation, your prosthetist and your prosthesis.
You have the right to challenge the payment of your prostheses if it is
incomplete, does not fit or is unsuitable.
Know
Your Rights.....Under the Americans with Disability Act
For
answers to any disability questions contact:
Department of
Justice-Americans with Disability Act