BAKA Bootcamp 2023

Date and Time

June 8 – 10, 2023
8:00 am
06/08/2023 08:00 AM 06/10/2023 11:59 PM BAKA Bootcamp 2023 If you are a person with bilateral above-knee limb loss or limb difference, don’t miss out on attending this year’s Bootcamp. No matter your mobility level, you will be inspired to “Decide to Rise” to the next level of your abilities. 125 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Location

Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta
125 10th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Hanger Clinic is hosting two Bilateral Above Knee Amputee (BAKA) Bootcamps in 2023: Atlanta, GA in June and Kansas City, MO in October.

First up to bat is Atlanta, GA – the hometown of the Atlanta Braves, where we’ll be hosting a mobility clinic at their home stadium, Truist Park.

If you are a person with bilateral above-knee limb loss or limb difference, don’t miss out on attending this year’s Bootcamp. No matter your mobility level, you will be inspired to “Decide to Rise” to the next level of your abilities. You will be challenged and encouraged by your peers with limb loss, along with an exceptional Hanger Clinic team, led by Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP/D.

Activities and Topics include:

  • Men’s and Women’s support groups
  • Navigating ramps, stairs, curbs, uneven terrain
  • Mobility training at the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Stadium
  • Adaptive driving
  • New technologies and specialized activity prosthetics
  • Strength training
  • Skincare products and tips
  • Phantom pain management

Event Details

Date & Time

June 8-10, 2023

  • Badge and Bag pick up: June 7 from 4 – 6 p.m.
  • Event begins June 8 at 8 a.m. and ends June 10 at noon.

Location

Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta
125 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Book your hotel room by Friday, May 19, 2023 to get the reduced $125 per night room rate. You can also call (404) 443-1234 and mention the Hanger Clinic BAKA Bootcamp to receive the discounted rate. If you need help booking your hotel, email [email protected].

Fully accessible rooms are limited, so please book early if you need an accessible room. You may also ask for a shower chair. 

Registration

$50 per person 

Registration is full. Please contact [email protected] to join the waiting list.

Travel

The nearest airport to the hotel is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The hotel does not have an airport shuttle and attendees are on their own for airport transportation. If accessible transportation is needed, email [email protected] and the events team will assist.


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