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 Agencies
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Amputee.ca
http://www.amputee.ca
Amputee Resources for Canadian Amputees. Amputee resource site including
phantom pain support group, amputee humor, stories, news and more
for the active or new amputee.
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The War Amps of Canada
http://www.waramps.ca
The well known key tag program as well as the War Amps CHAMP Program
- the only program that specializes specifically in the needs of
child amputees. |
Information Site for New Amputees
http://members.aol.com/alegnomore/amputee/amputee.htm
This amputee website is a great starting place for all new amputees
and their families to learn about, and access the many useful amputee
sites and services available.
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Amputee-Online
http://www.amputee-online.com
An online community of amputee Resources: forums, prosthetic care,
landmines, limb regeneration research, politics, movies, parenting,
workplace safety, the war.
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Amputee Coalition of America
http://www.amputee-coalition.org
Whether you are facing amputation for the first time, or have lived
with limb loss for years, the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)
provides a wealth of information for and about amputees.
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AboveKneeAmputee.com
http://www.abovekneeamputee.com
AboveKneeAmputee.com™ exists to help above knee amputees share
information and provide much needed support for the wide range of
issues that above knee amputees deal with.
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Enable Link
http://www.enablelink.org
A very large directory linking people with disabilites to a world
of resources. Disability news, views and opportunites. |
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Abilities Magazine
http://www.abilities.ca
ABILITIES is Canada's foremost cross-disability lifestyle magazine.
It is widely read by people with disabilities, their families, friends
and professionals.
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Limbs For Life
http://www.limbsforlife.org
The Limbs for Life Foundation is a global nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing fully functional prosthetic care for individuals
who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the challenges
facing amputees. |
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The Limbless Association
http://www.limbless-association.org
Helping limbless individuals of all ages achieve maximum mobility
and independence in home, hospital, education, employment and community. |
Government
Programs/Assistance
Mobility
Aids
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Thomas Fetterman Inc., Crutch Specialist
http://www.fetterman-crutches.com
All types of crutches: standard, forearm, telescoping, canes, crutch
tips and accessories, they even have skins!
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Access Unlimited
http://accessunlimited.com
Wheelchair use? reduced mobility? .. it's not just about vans anymore.
Access Unlimited: The power of choice in mobility. Adaptive equipment
for your vehicle to meet your lifestyle and vehicles needs.
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All Electric Scooters
http://www.allelectricscooters.com
All sorts of electric 3-wheel, 4-wheel, travel and heavy duty scooters,
ramps, trailers, vertical lifts and stair lifts can be purchased
online from this website. |
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Phantom
Pain
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MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/phantom-pain/DS00444
Information about phantom pain, symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention
and self-care.
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Farabloc
http://www.farabloc.com
Drug free pain relief and pain management for amputation and phantom
limb pain. Other uses include pain management for back pain, joint
pain, muscle pain, sports injuries, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel
syndrome and much more. |
Prosthetics
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Prosthetics and Orthotics in Canada
http://www.pando.ca
The Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO) is
a non-profit, volunteer organization representing more than 350
professionals across Canada in the fields of prosthetics and orthotics.
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SleeveArt
http://www.fredslegs.com
SleeveArt is a new and exciting cover for your prosthesis or knee
sleeve. SleeveArt was developed by a Prosthetist who is himself,
an amputee. His concept is that a prosthesis can be not only functional
but also fashionable. |
Social
Networking
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Less Than Four
http://www.lessthanfour.org
Less Than Four is the premier online community for amputees around
the world. People with limb differences gather here to ask questions,
find answers and connect with one another.
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Dating 4 Disabled
http://www.dating4disabled.com
Dating4Disabled.com is an online community which offers the opportunity
for people with disabilities to share, connect and just be heard.
Make friends, find romance, and share resources with people from
all over the world. |
Travel,
Recreation & Leisure
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Access To Travel
http://www.accesstotravel.gc.ca
Access to Travel, your special needs information source, provides
information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada
with the aim of making traveling an easier and more enjoyable experience
for Canadians with disabilities.
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Access-Able Travel Source
http://www.access-able.com
Site dedicated to disabled travel, wheelchair travel, disabled holidays,
disability travel, handicapped travel, accessible travel, accessable
travel, vacations for disabled for seniors and travelers with special
needs. |
Access Guide Canada
http://www.enablelink.org/agc/index.php
Bringing to you the most accurate listings on accessible resources
possible - a pool of information from which we may all benefit. |
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Enabling Technologies, LLC
http://www.superlite.org
Superlite.org is the home of Enabling Technologies, LLC the premiere
design and manufacturing company of adaptive recreational equipment
for the physically challenged individual. |
Access 2 Entertainment
http://access2.ca
The Motion Picture Theatre Associations of Canada and the National
Advisory Council of Disability Organizations have developed a program
that will provide discounted admission to the support person accompanying
a person with a disability to member movie theatres across Canada. |
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Accessible Canadian Adventures
http://www.access-able.com
Accessible Canadian Adventures (ACA) designs, coordinates and arranges
hunting and fishing adventures specifically for sportsmen and women
with physical disabilities.
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