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PASSAGES2009 Amputee Coalition of America National Conference
June 18-21, 2009 • Atlanta, Georgia

 

Child and Family Track


PDF document Also available as a printable PDF flyer.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join other families of children living with limb loss or limb difference at the 2009 ACA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia! The ACA has partnered with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to bring education and support to children and caregivers. A special family rate is available, as well as discounts on hotel accommodations.


Children and Families at the 2009 Amputee Coalition National ConferenceParenting sessions include:

  • Advocating for Your Child
  • Pain Management
  • Accommodating for Growth
  • Fitness and Weight Management
  • Adjustment to Limb Loss for Families
  • Ask the Doctor: Q&A session
  • To Wear or Not to Wear: Upper-Extremity Issues
  • What to Expect

Kids will enjoy fun and educational activities while parents are in sessions. These activities will be facilitated by healthcare providers, physical therapists and amputee mentors! All families will enjoy learning more about technology and services in the 2009 Exposition!

See you in Atlanta!


Need more information?
Call the ACA toll-free at 1-888/AMP-KNOW (267-5669) or e-mail conference@amputee-coalition.org and be sure to check our site often for updates.


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Last updated: 11/17/2009
*This Web site is partially supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC, the sponsoring organizations, or the Amputee Coalition of America. No funding from the CDC is used to support ACA advocacy efforts.