Organization
March of Dimes Canada
March of Dimes Canada is the country's leading service provider, resource, and advocate for people with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries, delivering direct programmes in communities from coast to coast. Founded in 1951 as Ontario March of Dimes, it expanded nationally in 2018 and now supports tens of thousands of Canadians each year through rehabilitation, employment, and independent-living services.
About
March of Dimes Canada traces its roots to 1951, when polio survivors in Ontario established a mutual-support organisation. Over seven decades it evolved from a disease-specific charity into Canada's broadest disability service provider, offering more than 20 programme streams and operating in every province.
What They Do
Core programmes include attendant care, home and vehicle modifications, assistive-device and technology support, employment readiness (including the SkillingUp digital-skills programme), after-stroke recovery services, and a national advocacy network. The organisation also runs peer-mentorship and recreational programmes designed to build community and independence.
Who They Serve
March of Dimes Canada primarily serves adults with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and stroke-related impairments, though youth transitioning into adult services are also supported. Services are available in both official languages across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
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