March of Dimes Canada

About March of Dimes Canada

March of Dimes Canada is a national charity and health service provider located on King Street in downtown London. It serves people with disabilities across Canada through advocacy, research, and specialized programs. The organization offers Attendant Care for non-medical assistance with daily activities, the After Stroke program, Brain Injury Services, and Polio Canada peer support groups. For children and youth, it provides the Active Together Social Club, artsXpress®: Art & Music Play, Mind Body Mingle, and Move Learn Grow. Other offerings include the SkillingUp digital skills suite, employment services for clients and employers, and the Paving the Path to Work program. The organization provides funding for the Ontario Home & Vehicle Modification Program, the Passport Program for adults with developmental disabilities, and the Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program. March of Dimes Canada supports medical research through the Jonas Salk Award and the March of Dimes Canada Early Career Professorship. It manages several subsidiaries and provides resources for families, including a Parent Workshop Series and support for students at York University and Seneca College. The organization provides an accessibility policy to offer documents in alternative formats or with communication supports upon request.