About Us

MISSION:

The Central Pennsylvania Amputee Support Team (AST) serves and encourages its members to enhance their physical and emotional health through educational and recreational programs, peer counseling, and public relations.

VISION:

The Central Pennsylvania Amputee Support Team empowers members, caregivers, families and friends to optimize the care and well being of amputees in central Pennsylvania.

GOALS for 2004 - 2005

I. Provide bimonthly educational programs to members free of charge.
II. Provide social opportunities for members to learn from and interact with peers.
III. Partially fund the cost of registration to the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) National Convention for deserving members.
IV. Provide ACA certified Peer Visitor training for interested members.
V. Promote AST activities through the local media to inform the general public, health care providers and amputees.

AST Facts & Information:

• The AMPUTEE SUPPORT TEAM(AST) was started in December of 2001.

• The AST was launched as the first amputee support group in central Pennsylvania. It is one of the most active amputee support groups in the US, receiving recognition at national events such as the ACA national conferences.

• Founded by Dick Nickle, he continues to act as elected President.

• The AST is now in it’s fourth year and meets bi-monthly. Meetings are held at HealthSouth in Mechanicsburg, PA and other locations. Meetings have included guest speakers, clinics, educational fairs, picnics, .

• The AST Motto: “So others may benefit from us.”

• The AST is funded and survives through donations, volunteers and assistance from others.

• The Amputee Support Team is Registered with:

  

  The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  Department of State
  Bureau of Charitable Organizations
  Certificate No. 30558