March of Dimes Canada (GTA)

Regional Office, Mississauga South Millway


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


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

March of Dimes Canada's Supportive Housing Programs: provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
  • non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
  • also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living.
Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living in the home; MODC Non-Profit Housing

Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources

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

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, 1-800-480-5903, marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors

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

Integrated Employment Services at this location, see other listing

Outreach and senior services are also available at this location

Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
Eligibility
Persons with physical disabilities, 18 years and older; for supportive housing, residents must be able to direct their own care

Application Process
Call for information or visit website for program details
Toll Free
1-877-427-6990
Office
905-607-3463
Fax
905-607-9856
Web Site
https://www.marchofdimes.ca
Languages
English
Contact
Latoya Kirby, Community Support Resource Worker
Phone: 905-607-3463 ext 5247
Regional Director
Marilyn Daley
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-607-3463 ext 5235
Fees
Program ; Fees for some programs; financial assistance may be available
Documents Required
Call for information or visit website
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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Last Updated On
December 22, 2023
Last Verified On
January 18, 2023
Address
2227 South Millway, Suite 100
Mississauga, ON, L5L 3R6
Cross street: Erin Mills Pkwy and Burnhamthorpe Rd W
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Peel Region