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Amputee Walking School

Celebrating our 35th year!! The Amputee Walking School has helped over 30,000 amputees worldwide. Todd has competed and medaled at three Paralympic Games.

The Amputee Walking School is an outcomes-based program led by Todd Schaffhauser and Dennie Oehler. We offer full-day clinics, inservices, and amputee walking schools. Our mission is to help our patients reach lifeskill goals by providing a community service program that continues training after the rehabilitation process has ended. Our amputee walking school is in its 28th year with programs and classes are being held throughout the country. Professionals in the field of rehabilitative therapy and sports, who interact with disabled individuals at the early stage of rehabilitation, need training on exercise and physical activity prescriptions for those with permanent disabilities. In education programs, therapists receive little training on the biomechanics of prosthetic devices and how to teach the amputee how to run, jump, bend and maneuver with the device. By providing such training, the therapist can introduce these principles to the disabled patient early in the rehabilitation process and thus orient him/her toward an active, productive lifestyle. The amputee walking school will greatly enhance the basic training physical therapists receive in school. The high level training and advanced exercises are appropriate for use with patients of all ages to improve ambulating.

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About Todd:

Todd became an above-the-knee amputee at the age of 15 as a result of cancer. Determined to regain an active lifestyle, he pursued competitive athletics for the first time in his life. In 1988, Todd qualified for the Paralympic Track and Field Team and won a gold medal by completing the 100m event in a time of 15.77 s. In the 1995 World Games in Germany, he broke his own world record by running the 100m in 14.55 s. Along with his athletic endeavors, Todd has worked in the prosthetic community for more than 14 years. He co-created and conducted the Fitness for Everyone clinic series that has changed the lives of thousands of amputees, their families and rehabilitation professionals worldwide. Todd participated in the research, development and marketing of numerous prosthetic products. He continues to conduct award-winning disability awareness programs in schools nationwide. Todd has served on the board of directors of the O&P Assistance Fund since 1997. In 2002, he became an Honorary Lifetime member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

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About Dennis:

Dennis became a below-the-knee amputee at age 24 as a result of an automobile accident. Dennis was determined to resume his athletic endeavors and qualified for the 1988 Paralympic Track and Field Team. In Seoul, Korea he set the world record for the 100m event in 11.73 s and won gold medals in the 200- and 400-meter events. Four years later in Barcelona, he set another world record in the long jump and took silver in the 100m.. He also brought home medals from the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics. In 1989, Dennis co-developed the Fitness for Everyone clinic designed to take amputees beyond traditional rehabilitation. This life-changing program has reached more than 15,500 amputee and 65,000 therapists worldwide. Dennis has served on the board of directors for the American Board for Certification and the O&P Assistance Fund. In 2002, he was named an honorary member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

04/10/2026

I’m honored to share that I have been named President of A.S.P.I.R.E.
A.S.P.I.R.E. (Adolescent Sarcoma Patient Intense Rehabilitation with Exercise) is a program dedicated to helping young patients rebuild strength, confidence, and independence through structured, exercise-based rehabilitation.
This role is deeply personal to me.
As a teenager, I faced bone cancer that resulted in a leg amputation. I remember what it felt like to be that patient—uncertain, overwhelmed, but determined to move forward. What changed my life was rehabilitation through movement… and the belief that progress was still possible.
That journey led me to become a Paralympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder, but more importantly, it shaped my life’s mission.
For the past several decades, I’ve worked with thousands of amputees across the country through the Amputee Walking School—helping individuals regain mobility, independence, and confidence.
Now, with A.S.P.I.R.E., we have the opportunity to bring that same structure, mentorship, and intensity of rehabilitation to adolescents facing sarcoma nationwide.
Our focus moving forward:
• Building hospital-based rehabilitation partnerships
• Creating structured exercise protocols for recovery
• Expanding mentorship for adolescent and AYA patients
• Launching the A.S.P.I.R.E. Award & Grant Program
• Advancing awareness and long-term survivorship support
Every patient deserves more than recovery—they deserve a path forward.
One step forward is one step gained.
I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and excited to work alongside clinicians, hospitals, and families to build something that truly changes outcomes.

https://www.aspirenewyork.org

04/01/2026

Hey All

There was a little issue with the entering steps which we noticed Mr Bob worked it out.
I believe if you enter on March 25th and after it will get you back your streak
If it says cannot enter twice or already entered for that day (I forgot the error message) then you are good to go for that day
Otherwise enter the dates in order starting with March 25th.
Please let me know what happens
Sorry for the inconvenience
Keep Moving Forward everyone!!

02/23/2026

Congratulations Mark Hopkins !!!

Mark Hopkins, PT, CPO, MBA and CEO of Dankmeyer Inc, was awarded the Clinical Commitment Award at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) annual meeting February 2026. This award recognizes members who have quietly demonstrated a commitment to improving the professional image o

02/21/2026

Congratulations and awesome job Michelle !!

02/15/2026

Looking forward to being a guest on
LIFE AMPLIFIED WEBINAR

Wednesday, 2/18/2026 2pm-3pmET on ZOOM
ZOOM ID 852 3544 6081
Register: www.amputee-aid.com/lifeamplifed

01/08/2026

Set a goal is now unlocked
From dropdown box people can see the incremental increase to choose
Then it’s Locked
More to come !!

01/01/2026

You’ve helped us reach 37,507,682 steps for this year end 2025!!
Log your steps daily to unlock new badges, XP points, and streak achievements.
Check out the new progress page
And remember to set your goal when it’s unlocked.
Keep Moving Forward Everyone.

12/27/2025

The steps log is back up and working
Remember to log in your steps oldest to newest to keep your streak.
There is still some great updates that Mr Bob is working on.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Keep Moving Forward everyone!!

12/24/2025

Hello All
AWS Steps site is down at the moment
An Internal Server Error
It should be back up soon.

Happy Holidays to all from the AWS Team!!

12/16/2025

Baltimore AWS 2026 Dates
Thank You Dankmeyer and University of Maryland Rehabilitation Orthopedic Institute

2025 was a big year for Amputee Walking School and now we are looking forward to a great year in 2026. Hosted by Dankmeyer and the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (UM Rehab), dates are now available for 2026 events. SAVE THESE DATES! March 18, 2026 June 17, 2026

12/12/2025

Thank You Paralympic Games for posting

12/02/2025

One more month to go and the AWS Leaderboard will reset for 2026.
But 2025 has been sn incredible year.
Already over 32 Million steps walked
Thank all those who are participating
Keep Moving Forward
One Step Forward Is One Step Gained !!

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