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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP)
717 Pendleton Street
Alexandria, VA  22314
(703) 836-7118

   Disabilities Served: Any condition that requires an orthotist's or
   prosthetist's care, i.e., replacement of missing limbs with a prosthesis or
   the use of bracing for the body.

   Users Served: Orthotists and prosthetists certified by the American Board
   for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC).

   The Organization: The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
   (AAOP) is a nonprofit association composed exclusively of individuals who
   have met the educational requirements of and have been awarded practitioner
   accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and
   Prosthetics (ABC).  Membership in the academy signifies a personal
   commitment to advancing the prosthetic/orthotic profession and to enhancing
   the quality of care provided to disabled individuals served through
   education and professional development.

   Information Services: AAOP distributes publications that deal in scientific
   research and general areas of orthotics and prosthetics to its membership.
   The academy's newsletter, entitled Focus, reports on the academy's
   activities, orthotics and prosthetics research, educational programs, and
   governmental relations programs.  This newsletter is an unscheduled
   publication.  A magazine published by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic
   Association (AOPA), Almanac, is another publication received by membership.
   It is the largest circulation of any magazine for orthotics and prosthetics
   and is available only to members of the AAOP and AOPA.  The Journal of
   Prosthetists and Orthotists (JPO) is a quarterly scientific journal
   published by the AAOP and AOPA.  The academy holds an annual meeting and
   scientific symposium each year and four continuing education conferences.
   All conferences include in-depth lectures on the latest techniques and
   newest developments in the orthotics and prosthetics profession.