http://www.amputee-coalition.org/limb-loss-resource-center/

Amputee Coalition of America. Knoxville, TN: Amputee Coalition of America , 2008. (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

URL Notes

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website, linked to the Limb Loss Resource Center, addresses a variety of topics of interest to parents, including adjustment issues, prosthetics, funding, peer support, advocacy, insurance reimbursement, technology, and prevention of secondary conditions. It also includes several resource lists and…

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/fact_sheets/help_child_understand.html

Amputee Coalition of America. Knoxville, TN: Amputee Coalition of America , 2005. (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

URL Notes

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An online resource for children and adolescents with limb difference. Includes a youth information section with fact sheets and links to other resources.

The War Amps. Scarborough, ON: The War Amps Video Distribution Department , [n.d.]. (Video) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FB 132 CHA [nd]

The Champ Resource Kit features inspirational videos about Champs and their families who have benefitted from the special programs offered through The War Amps. The Champs share their own stories about the importance of achieving their dreams and finding success on the road to independence.

http://www.waramps.ca/home/

The War Amps. Ottawa, ON: The War Amps (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

The War Amps' Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program offers comprehensive services to child amputees and their families, including financial assistance, regional seminars and peer support. ; CHAMP serves children in Canada (under 18) who are born missing a limb or have lost a limb due to an accident or medi…