PENNSYLVANIA, April 1 - disease, trauma and cancer; and

WHEREAS, Prosthetic and orthotic devices and care are

essential components of health care that restore function and

independence for people living with limb loss and limb

difference, yet access to proper devices and care can be costly

and requires ongoing maintenance and periodic replacement over

time; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with limb loss and limb difference often

require more than one prosthetic or orthotic device to restore

full function across essential daily activities such as work,

physical activity and personal hygiene, yet access is frequently

limited to basic ambulation; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with limb loss and limb difference must

overcome many challenges, including barriers to accessing the

care and mobility resources necessary to live active, healthy

and independent lives; and

WHEREAS, The physical effects of limb loss and limb

difference may be the most visible, but the emotional and social

impacts are often equally significant; and

WHEREAS, Physical activity is a critical component of health

and well-being, helping to prevent secondary health conditions

such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression; and

WHEREAS, Individuals with limb loss and limb difference often

face barriers to fully participating in physical activity due to

limitations in access to appropriate care and equipment; and

WHEREAS, When individuals have access to the care and

mobility devices they need, they experience improved health

outcomes, increased independence and greater participation in

their communities; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of April 2026

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