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LAVAL, QC, May 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, at The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar, about 100 young amputees will attend information sessions created especially for them.
| When? | May 25, 2013 |
| Where? |
Hôtel Sheraton Laval 2440, autoroute des Laurentides Laval, Quebec |
The media are invited to attend the following sessions:
| 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | PLAY AND LEARN (Duvernay Room) |
| Educational games for Champs aged 5 and under allowing them to play using their artificial limbs. | |
| 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | PLAYSAFE (Auteuil-vimont Room) |
| Champs aged 6 to 11 will learn how to become a "Safety Ambassador" in order to raise awareness about safety among their peers. | |
| 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM | HEALTHY LIVING FOR AMPUTEES |
| (Laval 3/Terrebonne/Chomedey Rooms) | |
| This session is packed with information on how amputees can lead healthy lives. They will get some very practical tips and advice on the day-to-day challenges of living with amputation. | |
| 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM | LIFE AS A CHAMP (Laval 3 Room) |
| CHAMP Graduate Daniel Lanteigne, a right leg amputee, will share his many positive experiences and will explain how he has overcome his amputation to enjoy life to the fullest. | |
| 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM | AMPUTEES IN ACTION (Laval 3 Room) |
| Champs will demonstrate the artificial limbs and devices they use for recreational activities. | |
| 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM | NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL LIMBS |
| (Laval 3/Auteuil-Vimont Rooms) | |
| Champs will attend a session on the latest developments in artificial limbs. They will learn about the various components such as ankles, electric wrists and moveable elbows. | |
| 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM | PERSONAL CARE (Terrebonne Room) |
| This session was created to address the specific needs of multiple amputee children. Super Champs will share their experiences regarding independence at school. | |
SOURCE: WAR AMPS - QUEBEC
Bénédicte Bertrand
Communications Director
Cellphone: 514 943-0988
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