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Skills for Life 7: Bilateral Upper Limb Difference Workshop
October 16-18, 2025
Houston, Texas
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The Skills for Life: Bilateral Upper Limb Difference Workshop is typically held every 3 years. It has developed into an internationally recognized event with over 70 people living without both hands or all four limbs in attendance. This 3-day unique and life changing workshop includes a program devoted specifically to issues faced by individuals living without both hands or all four limbs. Presenters include individuals living with limb loss/limb difference, therapists, prosthetists, physicians, case managers and others.
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Read what previous attendees (limb loss individuals, healthcare providers, family members, etc) have to say about the Skills for Life Workshops by clicking here. There is truly no other program in the world that brings all of these "experts" together face to face in order to share independence tips and resources.
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Scholarships Available!
Click here to fill out your application today. Enhancing Skills for Life will pay the hotel upon checkout and will reimburse you for your flight once we have your receipt and after the conclusion of the event. More details are provided in the application.
Program Overview
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Wednesday, October 15
Arrive, Exhibitor Set Up, Registration/Check-In, Clinicians Only Workshop
Thursday, October 16
Exhibit Hall, Registration/Check-In,
Program Content 9am-5pm, Lunch provided, Happy Hour Social
Friday, October 17
Program Content 9am-5pm, Lunch provided, Exhibit Hall
Saturday, October 18
Program Content AM, Lunch provided, Activity Day PM, Closing Dinner/Dance
Sunday, October 19
Depart, ESFL BOD Meeting​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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At Skills for Life 7, we’ll explore a range of engaging topics through dynamic panels and breakout sessions. Panels will cover everything from practical life hacks and available resources to important discussions on mental health wellness. Breakout sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences and learn from one another, with a focus on Activities of Daily Living. Additionally, we’ll have lots of fun and interactive activities, including Cornhole, Swimming, and Adaptive Gaming to name a few. Can't wait to see you there!
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Activity Day & Special Events
Activity Day
We plan to hold all of your favorites from years past like, Kids Korner, Swimming, Adaptive Gaming, with Warfighter Engaged, Biking and Art Class along with some fun new ones as well.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone living without both hands or all four limbs
Whether you were born without or lost your limbs to trauma, whether you are young or old, whether you have lots of experience or are brand new, come join us! Family members also benefit from connecting with other family members. Young ones have an opportunity to meet older peers who are just like them. Attendees range in age from 2yrs to 80+ and come from all over the world.
*Healthcare professionals who work with this population, will have a better understanding of how to help their future patients. Continuing Education Credits will be available, more details coming by August/September.
Thank you to our Skills for Life 7 Sponsors
Organizing Sponsor
Champion Sponsor
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