Award Prosthetics Resources
Featured Resource Websites
Amputee
Resources for Canadian Amputees. www.Amputee.Ca 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.
Dan Horkey
helps other amputees…
Prosthetic INK Technology by GTOPI.com ….
Dan Horkey
CEO
Dan Horkey helps other amputees and those who wear orthopedic braces regain
self-esteem, image and pride enhancing the quality of their lives.
Prosthetic Ink Technology by GTOPI.com pioneered many new options that allow
individuals to express themselves with a choice of color and art. The result is
a beautiful design of the client's choosing, including custom work. State of art
painted colors of automotive quality, chrome finishes, vinyl and air brush art
for orthopedic braces, prosthetic limbs, cranial, T.B.I. helmets and wheel
chairs.
Reply Email danhorkey@gtopi.com
Website http://www.gtopi.com/
Customer Service Direct 360-895-1976 Fax 360-876-7733
Certified Registry
DUNS 024489295
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.
Caring For You - Caring For You provides stress reduction, pain management, anti-aging and smoking cessation sessions using the latest in biofeedback technology. Our goal is to assist you in awakening your innate healing potential, enabling your body and mind to achieve balance using the latest non-invasive, drug free, clinical technology. We educate and assist in creating awareness of your lifestyle choices, helping you to make changes that promote healthy and balanced living. These changes can support you in releasing the stressors that create pain and dis-ease in your body.
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/
Tips for the Screening Process - Travellers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
GF Strong Rehab Centre - Vancouver amputee support group
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 Coalition of Canada – www.amputeecoalitioncanada.org
Amputee News – www.amputeenews.com
Jim Byrnes - www.jamestbyrnes.com
Limbless Association UK – www.limbless-association.org
One Leg Tim – www.onelegtim.com
Teresa Martin - www.amputee-online.com/teresam/
War Amputations of Canada – www.waramps.ca
War Amps Champ Program – www.waramps.ca/champ/home.html
Canadian Amputee Sports Association
Canadian Amputee Hockey Association
International Paralympic Committee
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.