| Organization: | March of Dimes Canada - West Central Regional Office | ||
| Description of Services: |
Independent Living - Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services Employment Services - Offers a full range of employment services to help people with disabilities to develop employment plans, prepare for work, overcome any employment barriers and return to or enter the workforce * employment specialists use the most current methods to help with job exploration and placement Bell Relay Service (BRS) - Supports communication by phone between hearing people and people who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or those with speech disabilities * qualified operators act as intermediaries to facilitate the call * available 24/7 * there are no extra charges to use the service, BRS calls are billed as regular calls Services and Programs:
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| Fees: | Varies per program | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Older adults and the medically fragile, as well as services to families, caregivers, employers and health insurance companies | ||
| Application: | Call * no referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Brampton ; Mississauga ; Waterloo Region ; Bruce County ; Dufferin County ; Wellington County ; Muskoka District ; Grey County ; Simcoe County | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-607-3463 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-877-427-6990 | ||
| Fax: | 905-607-9856 | ||
| Website: | www.marchofdimes.ca | ||
| Address: |
Southcom Building 2227 South Millway, Suite 100 Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6 |
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| Intersection: | Erin Mills Pkwy and Burnhamthorpe Rd W | ||
| Location: | Mississauga (Erin Mills) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm | ||
| Executives: | Leonard Baker - President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Contacts: |
Kim Herrlitz - Team Leader, Employment Services 905-607-3463 ext 5236 * kherrlitz@marchofdimes.ca Martha Brown - Program Manager, Independent Living 905-607-3463 ext 5226 * mbrown@marchofdimes.ca |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5-16-2025 |
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