About NAAOP
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting public policy that supports the interests of the O&P community. Since 1987, the NAAOP has helped to shape positive results in healthcare legislation and regulation through strong government relations advocacy and education of policymakers. The NAAOP also provides O&P patients, practitioners and business owner members with ongoing representation in Washington.
Congressional Updates
Elijah Brummond, NAAOP’s 2026 Breece Fellow, has been named the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) 2026 Student Advocate of the Year! This prestigious recognition honors Elijah’s dedication to advocacy and his meaningful contributions to disability policy. His commitment to advocacy began at a young age and continued throughout his 2026 Breece Fellowship, where he advanced policies supporting access to orthotic and prosthetic care and the transitions of care in the limb loss community. NAAOP is proud to see Elijah’s leadership and dedication recognized at the national level and looks forward to his continued contributions to the disability community in his future career.
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