War Amps (The)

Service: National Headquarters

Record #: IMP0068
Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 613 731-3821
Toll Free Phone 1-800-465-2677
Fax 613-731-3234
E-Mail info@waramps.ca
Website www.waramps.ca/home/
Contact Form www.waramps.ca/contact-us/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Charitable organization

  • committed to improving the quality of life for Canadian Amputees by providing financial assistance, peer support and information on all aspects of living with amputation


Programs and services, including:

  • Key Tag and Address Label Service (1-800-250-3030)
  • Child Amputee (CHAMP): services to child amputees and their families (1-800-267-4023)
  • Advocacy (1 877-622-2472)
  • PLAYSAFE / DRIVESAFE : kids-to-kids approach to safety awareness (1-800-267-7487)
  • Adult Amputee Program: provides adult amputees with financial assistance (1-877-622-2472)
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Canadian amputees
Application

Registration required (free). Enrollment forms available at waramps.ca, or can be obtained by contacting the agency via email or phone.

Languages English; French
Fees None

Site Information

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

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Health Care
HCSD Sub Heading Assistive Devices ; Computer and Internet Access ; Disability Associations ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities
Service Categories Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Amputations ; Computer Distribution Programs ~ Amputations ; Disability Associations ~ Amputations ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Amputations ; Fundraising Campaigns ~ Amputations ; Lost and Found ; Peer Role Model Programs ~ Amputations ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Amputations ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Safety Issues ; Traffic Safety Education/Inspections

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