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Canton double amputee part of team reviewing for Department of Defense $10 million orthotics and prosthetics project

Posted 5/19/15

CANTON -- A Canton double amputee was a peer reviewer for a Department of Defense $10 million orthotics and prosthetics project, according to the Amputee Coalition. Tom Coakley, who is missing both …

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Canton double amputee part of team reviewing for Department of Defense $10 million orthotics and prosthetics project

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CANTON -- A Canton double amputee was a peer reviewer for a Department of Defense $10 million orthotics and prosthetics project, according to the Amputee Coalition.

Tom Coakley, who is missing both legs below the knee, was part of a team that reviews and comments proposals that are sent through to DOD in regards to how they will benefit the military wounded soldier or veteran.

His team helps to make the determination of whether the proposal(s) meet the criteria to be awarded funding from Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Award.

“The Amputee Coalition was pleased to nominate these two active volunteers for the DOD research program,” said Susan Stout, president and CEO of the Amputee Coalition. “As amputees and experienced peer visitors, they have expertise and insight that researchers and scientists need for this important work. We applaud DOD for honoring their input.”

Consumer reviewers are asked to represent the collective view of Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Program survivors and patients, family members and individuals living with these injuries and conditions. When they prepare comments, they are asked for their insight on the impact the research will have on issues such as diagnosis, treatment, orthotic and prosthetic devices, rehabilitation and quality of life after treatment.