Award Prosthetics Resources
Featured Resource Websites
Amputees Amplified - Amputees Amplified is an excellent source of information for new or active amputees. Resources include amputee sports, humor, news, stories, photos, videos and more. Be sure to visit their Amputee and Disability Resource Directory.
Pain Relief and Pain Management for Back Pain, Chronic Pain,
Muscle and Joint Pain, Amputee Phantom Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain with
Farabloc Clothing Products. Chronic pain relief and management for back
pain, joint pain, carpal tunnel, amputee phantom pain and other types of pain
naturally with Farabloc Clothing Products. Farabloc is a clinically proven
natural pain relief treatment that you wear.
http://www.superlite.org/ is the home of Enabling Technologies, LLC the premiere design and manufacturing company of adaptive recreational equipment for the physically challenged individual. Our skis, outriggers, and crutches are sold throughout the world and are recognized for their durability, versatility, and superior workmanship.
Glenda Standeven - Glenda Standeven, long term amputee cancer survivor, inspirational/motivational speaker/author shares her wisdom as well as humor through both the written and spoken word.
Inspirational and Motivational Speaker
http://www.glendastandeven.com/ , http://www.choosingtosmile.com/
Amputee Coalition of BC - www.acbc-org.blogspot.com
AIM Vancouver – Vancouver, BC Association of Injured Motorcyclists
Amputee Coalition of America – www.amputee-coalition.org
Amputee News – www.amputeenews.com
Jim Byrnes - www.jamestbyrnes.com
Limbless Association UK – www.limbless-association.org
One Leg Tim – www.onelegtim.com
War Amputations of Canada – www.waramps.ca
Canadian Amputee Sports Association
Canadian Amputee Hockey Association
Some Perks for Amputees
Many other discounts are available often merely by asking or checking in advance with the area you are interested in like: movie theatres, ski resorts, hotels, transportation, etc. Find out what documentation, memberships or forms you may need to have in *advance* of your chosen venue.
More of these ‘PERKS’ will be added as we hear about them.
Disability Tax Credit – Revenue Canada
ICBC - Disability discount on the Basic Autoplan and a Senior's rate class
Neil Squire Society – retraining possibilities to re-enter the job market
Provincial and Federal Gasoline Tax Rebate Program see: fuel tax rebate form
See the BC Government web site for info on:
BC Ferries: Discount
SPARC BC - Don’t forget parking spots & lots! If you display your ‘handicapped’ placquard, many of the spots designated for people with disabilities are not metered. Be sure to check the ‘fine print’! Also check your local enforcement agencies for their rules and privileges as they will no doubt vary from place to place.