When an amputee devotee takes surreptitious photographs, follows an amputee around a mall, or otherwise invades the amputee's privacy, it is wrong and often illegal. It seems less important why the amputee devotee feels as he or she does and more important how he or she behaves in daily life. The mission of the ACA can be summarized as Amputees are empowered by education. The ACA is trying to responsibly inform its members about the issue of amputee devotees and other issues of importance. The ACA will do its best to make all ACA meetings free of any type of harassment, unwanted photography, and other activities which might lead to any amputee feeling uncomfortable.
People learn best and grow most readily in an environment in which they feel safe and secure.
The ACA will do its utmost to provide that secure, nurturing environment. It can be confusing and traumatic, especially for those adjusting to recent limb loss, to discover individuals who are primarily attracted to them because of their physical disfigurement and resultant disability. Our sexuality and relationship choices are complex and private matters. Forearmed with the reality of the devotee phenomenon, you can better decide your own response. Copyrighted by the Amputee Coalition of America.