March of Dimes Canada - Southwest Regional Office

Application

Call for more information about which programs require a referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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.

Fees

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.

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

English and French reception, programs, and website

Area(s) Served

Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, and Perth

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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

Skill Development and Employment Employment resources and coaching for people with disabilities to find sustainable employment in Ontario