Website: www.waramps.ca
National Headquarters
2827 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON K1V 0C4
Telephone: (800) 465-2677
Fax: (613) 731-3234
Email : communications@waramps.ca
The War Amps assists Canadian war, civilian and child amputees through financial assistance with artificial limbs, peer counselling, peer support, regional seminars and information on the latest prosthetic developments.
Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program
Email : champ@waramps.ca
Telephone: (613) 731-3821
Toll-free: (800) 267-4023
Fax: (613) 731-4092
Toll-free: (866) 235-0350
Children under the age of 18 who are missing a limb or limbs at birth, from medical causes or due to an accident are eligible to enroll in CHAMP. The program offers financial assistance for artificial limbs and related expenses; counselling to Champs and their families; regular regional seminars and matches families who have children with similar amputations through Matching Mothers.
Jumpstart
Assists Super Champs (multiple amputee children) with computers and computer training as an educational aid to ensure their employment opportunities in the future.
National Amputee Centre
Telephone: (877) 622-2472
Educates amputees and family members about all aspects of amputation, including the latest information on artificial limbs and products. Provides a comprehensive library and website section and publishes amputee resources.
Adult Prosthetics Program
Provides financial assistance to registered adult amputees in Canada for the purchase of artificial limbs.