Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled Persons

WAR AMPS (THE)
National Headquarters :
2827 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0C4
Telephone : (613) 731-3821
Toll-free : (800) 465-2677
Fax : (613) 731-3234
E-mail : communications@waramps.ca
Website : www.waramps.ca

Key Tag Service : Toronto
Telephone : (416) 297-2660
Toll-free : (800) 250-3030
Fax : (416) 297-2650
Toll-free : (800) 219-8988
E-mail : customerservice@waramps.ca

The War Amps assists Canadian war, civilian and child amputees through financial assistance with artificial limbs, counseling, peer support, regional seminars and information on the latest prosthetic developments.

Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program - Children under the age of 18 who are missing a limb or limbs at birth, from medical causes or due to an accident are eligible to enroll in CHAMP. The program offers financial assistance for artificial limbs and related expenses; counseling to Champs and their families; regular regional seminars; matches families who have children with similar amputations through Matching Mothers; specially-designed recreational limbs and adaptive devices, and encourages Champs to live full and active lives. JUMPSTART assists Super Champs (multiple amputee children) with computers and computer training as an educational aid to ensure their employment opportunities in the future. For more information, refer to our website:  www.waramps.ca.

CHAMP Program :
Telephone : (613) 731-3821
Toll-free : (800) 267-4023
Fax : (613) 731-4092
Toll-Free Fax: (866) 235-0350
E-mail : champ@waramps.ca

National Amputee Centre - Educates amputees and family members about aspects of amputation, including the latest information on artificial limbs and products. Provides a comprehensive library and website section and publishes amputee resources. Contact the National Amputee Centre at (877) 622-2472 for more information.

Adult Prosthetics Program - Provides financial assistance to registered adult amputees in Canada for the purchase of artificial limbs.


WORKER APPEALSERVICES
30-1216 Sand Cove Road
(Formerly Dr. Roberts Bld.)
Saint John, N.B. E2M 5V8
Telephone : (506) 635-0391
Fax : (506) 634-7099
E-mail : WAS@nb.aibn.com

A United Way agency that services the greater Saint John area and charges no fee for service. Experienced staff may help injured or disabled workers to appeal decisions of WorkSafeNB and the Canada Pension Disability Plan (CPDP). Also assist and/or represent clients with appeals before the Employment Insurance (EI) Board of Referees. Clients may be referred to a wide range of services and agencies in Saint John. Staff are able to visit schools and service clubs to conduct information sessions regarding the work they do.


WORKERS' ADVOCATES
Website : http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.15396.html

Workers' Advocates are in place to assist injured workers or their dependents in respect of any claim being advanced for compensation before WorkSafeNB.

We provide information about WorkSafeNB, policies and practices; provide advice to injured workers or their dependents relative to issues that arise in relation to claims before WorkSafeNB; provide direct representation to injured workers or their dependents with respect to issues under appeal, although in some special circumstances we may decline to represent. Workers' Advocates in New Brunswick are :

BATHURST
Andrew Ross
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour
P.O. Box 5001
275 Main Street, Suite 216
Harbourview Place
Bathurst, N.B. E2A 1A7
Telephone : (506) 549-5361
Toll-free : (800) 646-7344
Fax : (506) 549-5351
E-mail : andy.ross@gnb.ca

EDMUNDSTON
Lise LeBrun
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour
121 de l'Église Street, Suite 308
Carrefour Assomption
P.O. Box 5001
Edmundston, N.B. E3V 3L3
Telephone : (506) 735-2082
Fax : (506) 735-2558
E-mail : lise.lebrun@gnb.ca

FREDERICTON
Guy Dagenais
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour
470 York Street
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
Telephone : (506) 453-2149
Fax : (506) 453-3990
E-mail : guy.dagenais@gnb.ca

MIRAMICHI
Gisèle Fontaine
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour
152 Pleasant Street
Miramichi, N.B. E1V 3N3
Telephone : (506) 624-2125
Fax : (506) 624-5482
E-mail : gisele.fontaine@gnb.ca

MONCTON
Ray LeBlanc
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour
Place 1604
2000 Champlain Street
3rd Floor, Suite 320
Dieppe, N.B. E1A 1P1
Telephone : (506) 869-6455
Fax : (506) 869-6608
E-mail : ray.leblanc@gnb.ca

SAINT JOHN
Imelda O'Connor
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour
8 Castle Street, 2nd Floor
P. O. Box 5001
Saint John, N.B. E2L 4Y9
Telephone : (506) 658-2472
Fax : (506) 658-3075
E-mail : imelda.o'connor@gnb.ca


WorkSafeNB
1 Portland Street
P. O. Box 160
Saint John, N.B. E2L 3X9
Telephone : (506) 632-2200
Toll-free : (800) 222-9775
Fax : (506) 632-2830
E-mail : communications@ws-ts.nb.ca
Website : http://www.worksafenb.ca/index_e.asp

WorkSafeNB will promote a safe and healthy work environment to the workers and employers of New Brunswick, and efficiently provide quality services, just adjudication and fair administration of the legislation.

To provide better services to New Brunswick workers and employers, WorkSafeNB has established regional offices in the following areas:

BATHURST
Place Bathurst Mall
1300 St. Peter Avenue, Suite 220
Bathurst, N.B.
Telephone : (506) 547-7300
Toll-free : (800) 222-9775
Fax : (506) 547-7311 / (506) 547-2982

DIEPPE
30 Englehart Street, Suite F
Dieppe, N.B.
Telephone : (506) 867-0525
Toll-free : (800) 222-9775
Fax : (506) 859-6911

GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
Workers' Rehabilitation Centre
3700 Westfield Road
Saint John, N.B.
Telephone : (506) 738-8411
Toll-free : (800) 222-9775
Fax : (506) 738-3470

GRAND FALLS
166 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 300
Grand Falls, N.B.
Telephone : (506) 475-2550
Toll-free : (800) 222-9775
Fax : (506) 475-2568

Postal address for all offices:
P.O. Box 160
Saint John, N.B. E2L 3X9

 

 

 


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Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H8
Telephone/TTY: (506) 444-3000 Toll-free: 1-800-442-4412
Fax: (506) 444-3001
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