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
Breece Fellow Selected: NAAOP is pleased to announce that Elijah Brummond has been selected as the 2026 George and Dena Breece Fellow. Following a highly competitive selection process, Elijah distinguished himself among a strong field of applicants. As the ninth recipient of the Breece Fellowship, he will join a growing group of emerging leaders dedicated to advancing public policy and advocacy in orthotics and prosthetics. Elijah grew up in Minnesota and is currently a sophomore at Drake University, where he is studying Business Law. He has been living with limb loss since birth and has used a below knee prosthesis throughout his life. Elijah began participating in advocacy at…
