U-CAN Amputee Support Group

Upcoming Events

Amputee’s Creating a New Tomorrow

Please join us for a 1-day class that can help you regain control of your life after losing a limb.

Date: June 29, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: U-M Orthotics & Prosthetics Center and via Zoom

Some of the topics that will be covered are:

Self-Management
Hobbies
Pain Management
Employment
Preventing further limb loss
Driving/Transportation
Physical Therapy
Family Relations/Changing Roles

The class consists of a 1-day session that will cover the topics listed above along with a break-out session for caregivers. The class is free and open to new amputees (amputation within the past year). We invite you to bring a spouse/partner, family member, friend or caregiver. Lunch will be provided.

Download the ACT event flyer

Motown Museum Tour

Join us for a fun afternoon and learn about the history of Motown music.

Carpooling is available and will leave from UM Orthotic & Prosthetic Center at 10:45 AM. Reservations are required and payment must be received no later than July 1, 2024. Space Is limited to 30 people!

Date: July 21, 2024
Tour Time: 12:00-1:00 PM (arrive at 11:45 AM)
Cost: $20 per person (kids 4 years and younger are free). Cash/checks (made out to Michigan Medicine) only
Parking information: Parking is free on the street. 2648 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208
Lunch: Join us for lunch at the Detroit Shipping Company after the tour which is 7 minutes from the museum: Detroit Shipping Company (free parking in their lot): 474 Peterboro St., Detroit MI 48201

Download the event flyer (PDF)

Toledo Mud Hens Game

You and your family/friends are invited for a fun day at the ballpark!

Date: September 8, 2024
Time: 2:05 PM
Cost: $11 per person, includes round trip transportation and a goodie bag for the bus ride.
Where: Fifth 3rd Field, Toledo OH
The bus will leave at 12:45 from: U of M Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, 2850 S. Industrial Hwy, Suite 400, AA 48104. If you choose not to ride the bus, the tickets will be sent out prior to the game. All seats are along the 1st base line and are covered from the sun and rain, with accessible seating upon request.

Reservations are required and payment must be received no later than August 7th, 2024. For reservations, payments and/or questions, please contact Carla Vollmer.

Important! Please check the website to find out what can be brought into the ballpark: https://www.milb.com/toledo/ballpark/gate-and-bag-policy

Download the event flyer (PDF)

Information for all events

Contact person: Carla Vollmer:

Phone: 734-975-7432
E-mail: [email protected]

Payment options:

Cash/Checks are accepted forms of payment and can be made out to Michigan Medicine.
You may drop off or drop mail to: 2850 S. Industrial Hwy, Suite 400, AA 48104 (attention Carla)

2024 U-CAN Meetings

June 2024 meeting information

Come out and enjoy a nice evening at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant outdoor covered patio, rain or shine!

Date: June 4, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Address: 2851 E. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti MI 48198
- Patio area is wheelchair accessible with ample parking
Phone number: (734) 480-3084
Reservation is under the name Carla

Support group flyer (newly updated!)

Orthotic & Prosthetic Center

Locations

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2850 S. Industrial Hwy

Suite 400

Ann Arbor, MI

48104.

An amputee couple sits together on a couch.

Our goal is to help amputees, people with limb loss or limb difference, and their families cope with the initial shock of loss by helping them regain control of their life through education, compassion, and encouragement. Amputees have the ability to do virtually anything they want to do and we do!

Our meetings usually have a presentation for the first hour. After the presentation, we share information and have time for questions, answers and discussion. An important part of the group is time for socializing and physical activities that exercise the mind as well as the body. Please join us as we all learn together. Light refreshments are served.

Please share our meeting flyer with anyone interested in learning more.

More about U-CAN

Members of the U CAN Amputee Support Group pose for a photo outside

At U-CAN, we:

Have a growing peer mentoring network that matches experienced amputees with new amputees in similar circumstances.
Reach out to parents who have children with limb loss or limb difference.
Meet several times a year with activities for the children and discussion time for parents.
Hold ACT (Amputees Creating a new Tomorrow) - a six-week class that provides information for new amputees and their family or caregiver. Class information covers: phantom pain, driving, physical therapy, body image, employment, and much more.
Provide information for people before an amputation.
Share information and support as you go through this live altering surgery.

Check out our monthly U-CAN Newsletter.

We hope to help people look beyond the loss and look forward to tomorrow. Seeing someone in a similar situation can help a person realize they are not alone and that There is Life after Amputation!