Amanda is the founder of Reach Beyond Your Limb-Its, Inc. Born with a limb difference in the 1980s at a time when the language around disability was far less thoughtful, she grew up hearing it described as a “limb deficiency.” What she heard at home, however, told a very different story. Her parents made it clear early on that her difference did not define her, and they raised her with the belief that she could do anything she set her mind to. That confidence became a cornerstone of her life.

In 2019, Amanda met a special little girl who inspired her to reflect on her life experiences and how she could help those with similar stories. Around the same time, Amanda began hearing from more people who found my story encouraging. I realized that I could create something meaningful for the limb-difference community, a place to share, connect, and feel supported.

With the support of her husband and children, Amanda decided to turn that idea into action. Reach Beyond Your Limb-Its, Inc. was created to be more than a source of inspiration. It is a growing community built on connection, honesty, and support, a place where people with limb differences can share their stories, find resources, and be vulnerable without fear.

At its core, Reach Beyond Your Limb-Its exists to remind people that confidence is built, community matters, and no one has to walk their journey alone. Together, there are no limits to what is possible.

Welcome to the community. Let’s reach beyond our limb-its and lift each other up.