Empower yourself with the skills and knowledge you need to get the most out of technology, through virtual training and support sessions tailored to people with disabilities.
*All our online programs require registration. Registration is easy and only takes minutes to complete. Please register for your program of choice. Once we receive your registration request, someone will be in touch with you and send you the login instructions and link to access the online program.
Hi, Tech! program
Let’s get you connected through our tech support program!
Hi, Tech! can help you improve your ability and skills with technology. Clients in the program are connected with tech support volunteer coaches who help them work towards their technology goals.
Note: To access this program, you must
identify as having a
disability and be
18 years or older.
Tech for Good™
TELUS Tech for Good™ is a program that provides people of all ages with professional
assistance so you can independently
use or control your mobile phone and tablet. Tech for Good offers customized recommendations, training and support on mobile devices and related assistive technology in order to help you overcome barriers to digital accessibility.
To access this program:
- You
live in Canada
- You own a
mobile phone or
tablet and have a
disability
- You require
training and support on how to use your device’s
accessibility features
- You are
looking for recommendations on assistive technology, including apps, software and hardware for your mobile phone and tablet
Tech for Impact Fund
Tech for Impact is currently on pause and is not accepting new applications at this time.
March of Dimes Canada's Tech for Impact Fund has provided hundreds of people with disabilities across Canada with the devices they need to fully participate in today’s digital world, thanks to our generous donors.
Having access to technology is crucial for people with disabilities to stay connected, engaged, and independent. Through the Tech for Impact Fund, March of Dimes Canada is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the technology they need to live full and independent lives.
Most of our online virtual programs are hosted on Zoom, an online video chat network. For those of you who are new to connecting to Zoom or for those who need a refresher, please review the following login instructions for computer and telephone:
To interact during the sessions:
- At the time of the event, click on the website link provided for your program.
- Enter the Meeting ID number for the program if required.
- For computers with built in speakers and microphones, interact directly from your computer.
- For computers that do NOT have speakers or microphones, you can interact with what you see on the computer screen by phoning in to the session to listen and speak to other participants. Dialing in using one of the following location numbers:
1-647-558-0588 (Toronto, ON)
1-778-907-2071 (Vancouver, BC)
1-438-809-7799 (Montreal, QC)
1-587-328-1099 (Calgary, AB)
1-647-374-4685 (Toronto, ON)
