BAKA Bootcamp 2021
Date and Time
Location
AC Hotel National Harbor Washington, DC Area
Registration for BAKA Bootcamp 2021 is closed.
BAKA Bootcamp has a limited number of participant spots available, and all available openings are filled. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please email [email protected].
Therapists, prosthetists and medical professionals cannot register for this event. This event is only for bilateral above-knee amputee participants.
The 2021 Bilateral Above-Knee Amputee (BAKA) Bootcamp is for bilateral above-knee prosthetic users interested in improving their daily function and abilities. This 3-day interactive workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of what is possible for a full-time prosthetic user. No matter what your mobility level is, you will leave this weekend inspired to RISE to the very best of your abilities. You will be challenged and encouraged by fellow people with limb loss as well as an exceptional Hanger Clinic team, led by Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP/D.
Event Details
October 14-16, 2021
Registration open 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the hotel lobby; Event starts at 8 a.m. on October 14 and ends at 2 p.m. on October 16
Registration: $20 per person
Participants are responsible for flight and hotel expenses. All meals will be covered during event hours.
Hotel
AC Hotel National Harbor Washington, DC Area
156 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Book your hotel room at the reduced $99 rate by calling (301) 749-2299 and mentioning Hanger Clinic BAKA Bootcamp.
Rooms must be booked by September 15.
Fully accessible rooms are limited, so please book early if you need an accessible room. You may also ask for a shower chair.
Travel
The nearest airport to the hotel is Ronald Reagan International (DCA). Accessible transportation will be provided from the airport to the hotel. Once you register, you will receive more information.
Activities and Topics
- Men and Women’s Support Groups
- New technologies and specialized activity prosthetics
- Psychological and physical health
- Strength training
- Skincare products and tips
- Gait training
- Desensitizing residual limbs, phantom pain management
- Navigating ramps, stairs, curbs, uneven terrain
Email [email protected] with questions.
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