War Amps (The)
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OCR1624 | Last Full Update: 20 Jun 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-731-3821 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-465-2677 CHAMP Program 1-800-267-4023 Key Tags 1-800-250-3030 Media 1-877-606-3342 National Amputee Centre 1-877-612-2472 PLAYSAFE / DRIVESAFE Programs 1-800-267-7487 |
| Fax | 613-731-3234 |
| communications@waramps.ca | |
| Website | www.waramps.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheWarAmps Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewaramps/ Twitter: twitter.com/TheWarAmps YouTube: www.youtube.com/TheWarAmps |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Organization that offers help to amputees |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1919 |
| Primary Executive | Dave Saundeers, Chief Operating Officer; Phone: 416-412-0600; Fax: 1-800-219-8988; Email: customerservice@waramps.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Danita Chisholm, Executive Director of Communications\CHAMP; Phone: 613-731-3821; Email: communications@waramps.ca |
| Funding | Fundraising - Key Tag Service ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 131969628 RR0001 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Organization that offers help to amputees of all ages, through its programs Main programs and services: * Key Tag and Address Label Service: Key tags and Address Labels are mailed to Canadians once a year but are available for order at any time. The sheltered workshop where the key tags are made also provides employment for Canadian amputees and people with disabilities. * Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program: Offers comprehensive services to child amputees and their families, including financial assistance, regional seminars and peer support. ** National Amputee Centre (NAC): Educates amputees and their families about all aspects of amputation, as well as works closely with prosthetic and orthotic centres, manufacturers and the prosthetic industry in general to keep apprised of the latest developments in amputee care. * Advocacy: Educates amputees on their rights and helps them access important financial and health-care benefits * PLAYSAFE / DRIVESAFE Programs: Kids-to-kids approach to safety awareness where, through parades, public service messages and videos, CHAMP youngsters become Safety Ambassadors * Adult Amputee Program: Provides adult amputees with financial assistance towards the cost of artificial limbs and a wealth of information about life as an amputee. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | Amputees |
| Application | Call to access programs or services and to obtain forms |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Riverside Dr and Hog's Back Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Health Care ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices ; Children with Disabilities ; Computer Access ; Disability Associations ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities ; Resources for Children with Disabilities ; Resources for Youth with Disabilities ; Youth with Disabilities |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Amputations ; Computer Distribution Programs ~ Amputations ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Disability Associations ~ Amputations ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Amputations ; Fundraising Campaigns ~ Amputations ; Lost and Found ; Peer Role Model Programs ~ Amputations ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Amputations ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Safety Issues ; Traffic Safety Education/Inspections |
