LAVAL, QC, April 25, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, at The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar, about 100 young amputees will attend information sessions created especially for them.
| When? |
April 25, 2015 |
| Where? |
Hôtel Sheraton Laval |
The media are invited to attend the following sessions:
9:00 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 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 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 LIFE AS A CHAMP (Laval 3 Room)
CHAMP Graduate Frédérique Bédard, a left hand amputee, will share her many positive experiences and will explain how she has overcome her amputation to enjoy life to the fullest.
1:30 PM AMPUTEES IN ACTION (Laval 3 Room)
Champs will demonstrate the artificial limbs and devices they use for recreational activities.
1:30 PM CAREER SESSION (Terrebonne Room)
Super Champs will receive advice on how to succeed in the workforce.
SOURCE War Amps
Bénédicte Bertrand, Communications Director, Cellphone: 514 943-0988
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