Older adults and the medically fragile, as well as services to families, caregivers, employers and health insurance companies
Fees
Varies per program
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
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Brampton ; Mississauga ; Waterloo Region ; Bruce County ; Dufferin County ; Wellington County ; Muskoka District ; Grey County ; Simcoe County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Wheelchair Accessible