War Amps (The)

Site: Ottawa - National Headquarters

Service: Charitable Organization for Amputees

Record #: IMP0068
Last Full Update: 03 Jul 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 613-731-3821, General Inquiries ; Office 2: 1-800-250-3030, Key Tag Service (toll free)
Toll Free Phone 1-800-465-2677, General Inquiries
Fax 613-731-3234
E-Mail communications@waramps.ca
Website http://www.waramps.ca
Contact Form http://www.waramps.ca/contact-us/
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Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Committed to improving the quality of life for Canadian amputees by providing financial assistance, peer support, and advocacy for their rights

  • serves all amputees, including adults and children
  • assists war amputees and seriously disabled veterans
  • funds artificial limbs and prosthetic fittings for all amputees
  • educates amputees with information resources on all aspects of living with amputation
  • advocates for the rights and interests of all amputees to access appropriate care and benefits
  • works with the Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) industry to keep up to date with the latest developments in amputee care

Programs and initiatives include:

  • Key Tags and Address Labels: produced at the organisation's sheltered workshop, employing amputees and people with disabilities
  • Child Amputee (CHAMP): offers services to child amputees and their families to help them develop a positive approach to amputation and lead an independent life
  • PLAYSAFE: a "kids-to-kids" approach designed to make children more aware of the dangers in their play environment
  • DRIVESAFE: a "kids-to-adults" approach that promotes safe driving in order to prevent serious injury due to traffic accidents
  • Operation Legacy: child amputees commemorate the sacrifices of soldiers and veterans who served and pay tribute to the war amputees who founded the CHAMP program

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Canadian amputees, including adults, children, soldiers, and veterans
Application Visit the website to download and complete the enrolment forms
Languages English; French
Fees Donation - general donation, in Memoriam, in Honour, corporate, planned giving, donation of securities, car donation

Site Information

Located In Community Ottawa
Address & Map
2827 Riverside Dr
Ottawa, ON
Canada K1V 0C4
 
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Mailing Address 2827 Riverside Dr 
Ottawa, ON 
Canada K1V 0C4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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