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Organization:
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March of Dimes Canada - Southwest Regional Office
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Address:
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291 King St, 3rd Fl
London, ON
N6B 1R8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Wellington Rd and King St
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Service Description:
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Assists people with disabilities to ease their daily living, accessibility and employment issues
Social and recreational programs * independent living services based in Sarnia * summer camp offered in Geneva Park, Orillia
Assistive Devices Program - Assists adults with disabilities with funding for the purchase, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of mobility or assistive devices such as wheelchairs and scooters
Home and Vehicle Modification Program - Financial assistance toward the cost of required home or vehicle modifications for eligible Ontario residents of any age who have a long-term physical disability
AccessAbility Advantage (A+) - accessible design expertise in the development or redesign of residential buildings, small businesses and organizations * offers document conversion, internal and external communications, policy development to meet accessibility standards
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Employment Services
- Employment services including assessments, training, job placement and on-the-job support to help people return to work
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Fees:
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Assistive devices Program: funding assistance for the purchase, repair and maintenance of assistive devices * installation, delivery, and set-up fees not included
Home and Vehicle Modification Program: $15000 grant funding program to assist with home and vehicle modifications to remove barriers
fees for AccessAbility Advantage consultation are customized to each type of service offered.
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Application:
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Call for more information about which programs require a referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Assistive Devices Program: People 19 years and older with a physical disability and in financial need that require the use of an assistance device * Home and Vehicle Modification Program - No age restriction. Must have a mobility related disability.
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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English and French reception, programs, and website
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Area Served:
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Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, and Perth
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Map
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