March of Dimes Canada (GTA)

Site: Toronto - Don Mills

Service: Community Support Services (Toronto)

Record #: MET5100
Last Full Update: 12 May 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-425-3463, 416-425-DIME
Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-3463
Fax 416-425-1920
E-Mail info@marchofdimes.ca
Website www.marchofdimes.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtually


Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities

Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living

MODC Non-Profit Housing -- supportive care in 6 unit house, capacity 8, in Meynell House with additional houses around Ontario

Pop can tabs collection program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program

Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more

Acquired Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation

Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body

DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211

  • volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
  • no charge, except for building materials

LIFE (Learning Independence for Future Empowerment) -- skill-building transition sessions to provide support to young adults with a disability

Post-Polio Canada, polio@marchofdimes.ca, www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors

After Stroke, afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca, afterstroke.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke

Business and training services for other non-profit agencies

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Children and adults with physical disabilities
Application Call for information or visit website for program details
Languages English, French
Fees Fees for some programs; financial assistance may be available

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
885 Don Mills Rd
Unit 202
Toronto, ON
Canada M3C 1V9
Mailing Address 885 Don Mills Rd 
Unit 202 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M3C 1V9
Physical Access Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; Designated parking

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Health Care ; Housing / Shelter ; Income Programs
HCSD Sub Heading Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Assistance Programs ; Assistive Devices ; Health & Developmental Disabilities ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Developmental Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities ; Home Repairs & Modifications ; Supportive Housing
Service Categories Assistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication ; Attendant Services for People With Disabilities ~ Physical Disabilities ; Automobile/Van Adaptations ; Centres for Independent Living ~ Physical Disabilities ; Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services ~ Brain Injuries ; Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services ~ Neurological Impairments ; Fundraising Campaigns ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Poliomyelitis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Stroke ; Home Barrier Removal Grants ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ~ Brain Injuries ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ~ Physical Disabilities ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ~ Physical Disabilities

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