February 2026 Newsletter

To empower, educate and connect people living without both hands or more

February 2026

Message from ESFL Executive Director

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for being part of the Enhancing Skills for Life community! This newsletter is your space for inspiration, helpful tips, and the latest news from our programs. We’re committed to supporting learning, connections, resilience, and positive change—one skill at a time.

Please keep scrolling for all of the latest ESFL news and updates.

Warm Regards,

ESFL News, Tips & Resources

ESFL Website - New Look!!

We are excited to share a refreshed and updated version of our ESFL website. Thank you so much to Karen Lundquist and Samoana Matagi for all of their efforts building, creating, designing and linking and Mike St Onge for triple checking every single word and link. If you have a background in website design or SEO and want to help keep our site running smoothly, we would love your help.

ESFL NAC Adaptive Ski Experience

ESFL will be taking ELEVEN members from our community to the National Ability Center Ranch in Park City, UT, March 30-April 3, 2026. Our group consists of 7 individuals living with quadreuple limb loss and 4 individuals living with bilateral upper limb loss/difference. We are really looking forward to a fun few days of adaptive ski/snowboard opportunities, along with teambuilding activities like Yoga, Pickleball and Equine Assisted Learning at the NAC Ranch.

This experience has been made possible through generous grant from the National Ability Center along with additional support from the Hanger Foundation.

For more information, please visit out ESFL Ski Website

SFL 7 Merchandise

Skills for Life 7 Merchandise

Purchase items while supporting ESFL!

Who doesn’t need a good dri-fit shirt that supports a good cause? This is the perfect way to join in on the fun and represent the Enhancing Skills for Life community. US addresses only please.

$25 each + $3/shipping. Sizes: Youth Small – Adult 2XL

Limited quantities in all sizes, get yours while they last!

Order SFL 7 TShirt

We had quite a bit of interest in our printed copies of the ESFL Hands Free Catalog at SFL 7. Version 1 is currently available to purchase as a spiral bound copy, but please note we plan to have Version 2 published in April 2026.

Order ESFL Hands Free Catalog V1

Add Your Equipment

Hands Free Catalog: What Items are we Missing?

Send us your ESFL Hands Free Catalog Ideas!

Use the below link to upload your gadgets and adaptive equipment. You will need to include the name of the item, a weblink or email address, one or more photos and a brief description. Deadline is February 15th.

Submit Equipment

ESFL Podcast

ESFL Skills Exchange Podcast

Join the Discussion!

Samoana Matagi has taken the leap to Podcasts! He now has the first two episodes under his belt and has wonderful plans for March, April and May. If you have ideas for future episodes, email Samoana.

January's episode invited some SFL 7 first time attendees to share their perspectives on attending the event.
Just in time for Valentine's Day... February's episode discusses dating when living without both arms or more.

Make sure to watch on YouTube or listen in on Spotify.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Feb

18-21

Academy's Annual Meeting (AAOP)

Annual conference for Orthotic & Prosthetic professionals.

Website

Nashville, TN

Mar-Apr

30-3

ESFL NAC Adaptive Ski Experience

This incredible adaptive Ski experience has been made possible through a generous grant from the National Ability Center along with additional support from the Hanger Foundation. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to empowering our community through access, adventure, and ability.

Website

Park City, UT

Apr-May

29-2

Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)

Conference covering pediatric musculoskeletal disorders as well as orthopedic and rehabilitative treatment of children.

Website

Philadelphia, PA

June

Enhancing Skills for Life Board of Directors Annual Meeting

Make plans to join us in June for our Annual ESFL BOD meeting. We will review finances, share accomplishments from the last year and our plans for the future. Previous Meetings Online.

Get Involved!

If you have ever considered getting involved with Enhancing Skills for Life, we would love to hear from you! If you have the time, interest or passion to support ESFL's mission, email us, let's talk! We have both paid positions and volunteer opportunities. We need help in the following areas:

Fundraising/Development
Event Planning
Newsletter
Board of Directors

Change a Life, Donate Today

The Skills for Life workshop was developed in 2002 with a specific focus on people living without both hands or more and the unique set of circumstances they face on a daily basis. The nonprofit was founded in 2017 to ensure we could continue supporting the members of our community with programs, events, resources, and connections. Please click the Venmo or PayPal donate buttons in this section to donate. PayPal allows you to donate via your account or with a credit card. Venmo requires you to have an account. Donations can also be made via check, payable to Enhancing Skills for Life, 16111 Park Center Dr, Houston, TX 77059.

Any and all donations, large or small, are greatly appreciated!

Enhancing Skills for Life, 501c3 Tax ID: 81-2619137

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