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2022
December, 2022
MODC Board member Elizabeth Greville passes away
December 12, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of our valued Board member and colleague, Elizabeth Greville.
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November, 2022
March of Dimes Canada Endorses Ford Government Moves to Support Financial Security for People with Disabilities in Ontario
November 15, 2022
These important changes will put more money in the pockets of those who need it most.
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Annual OpportuniTea with Kate Linder & Friends Postponed to Spring 2023
November 09, 2022
Out of an abundance of caution, March of Dimes Canada has decided to postpone the annual OpportuniTea to late Spring 2023.
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First annual Changemakers Supper Club a success!
November 01, 2022
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our first annual Changemakers Supper Club on October 18, 2022!
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October, 2022
SkillingUp: a digital learning program for people with disabilities
October 20, 2022
SkillingUp enables people with disabilities to learn in-demand digital skills needed for employment in tech or tech-enabled roles.
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We’re hosting a free webinar on accessible technology!
October 14, 2022
Join our NDEAM spokesperson Gift Tshuma on October 26 to learn how accessible technology makes workplaces more inclusive.
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
October 04, 2022
At MODC, we’re connecting people with disabilities with the digital services, training, and skills they need to achieve career success – today and into the future.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month Frequently Asked Questions
October 04, 2022
How March of Dimes Canada supports National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
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We’re helping job seekers with disabilities succeed in a digital world
October 04, 2022
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and we’re launching a new NDEAM campaign!
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September, 2022
March of Dimes Canada Announces Launch of Annual Client Survey
September 08, 2022
Help shape future programming - We want to hear from you and your caregivers to learn about how our services are impacting your life.
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July, 2022
Important Update: Telecom Services Restored to MODC Locations
July 09, 2022
Telecommunication services have been restored to all MODC offices impacted by Friday’s Rogers outage.
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June, 2022
Introducing the Stroke Recovery in Motion Planner
June 06, 2022
The planner is a step-by-step community-based physical activity stroke program toolkit
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May, 2022
National AccessAbility Week 2022
May 29, 2022
To celebrate National AccessAbility Week 2022, we’re excited to share stories from our amazing clients.
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Ontario’s provincial election is now underway!
May 04, 2022
The June 2nd general election is our chance to be heard by candidates and leaders. Take action today!
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April, 2022
National Volunteer Week 2022 – Celebrating empathy in action!
April 24, 2022
Our volunteers never let us down, and we are thanking them this week! Watch a new video from our Executive Leadership Team each day.
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2021
December, 2021
Help make the Canada Disability Benefit a reality!
December 07, 2021
Add your name to the petition calling on the government to make the CDB a reality. It's time to #EndDisabilityPoverty.
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October, 2021
Gift from TD Bank Group will provide virtual job coaching for people with disabilities
October 28, 2021
MODC is excited to announce a collaboration with TD Bank Group that will bring cutting edge technology to job hunters and workers who have disabilities.
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March of Dimes Canada introduces mandatory vaccine policy
October 20, 2021
March of Dimes Canada employees, volunteers and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, effective December 20, 2021.
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October is Polio Awareness Month
October 01, 2021
Welcome to Polio Awareness Month! This is a special month for us at March of Dimes Canada because we support polio survivors.
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June, 2021
Stories of stroke survivors and those who care for them
June 28, 2021
Learn how stroke changes lives, how people are making a difference and how the After Stroke program helps survivors and their families move forward after a stroke.
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Discussing Pride Month with Andrew Gurza
June 11, 2021
Andrew delivers workshops on disability and queerness that open up conversations you won’t find elsewhere.
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Five Myths and Facts About Stroke
June 01, 2021
There are a lot of myths about this serious medical emergency. The good news is that stroke is treatable.
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May, 2021
Paving the Path for Work
May 19, 2021
We are launching a new program called Paving the Path for Work with generous support from Scotiabank. If you’ve never had a job or considered working, this program and free four-week workshop starting May 31, is for you!
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April, 2021
Join us on May 5th for our virtual job fair!
April 20, 2021
Come find out what positions are available and what makes March of Dimes Canada such a wonderful place to work.
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It’s National Volunteer Week - April 18 to 24, 2021
April 18, 2021
The Value of One, The Power of Many – speaks to the significance of the efforts made by each and every volunteer. Thank you to all our volunteers at March of Dimes Canada!
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Herald Sarie survives COVID-19 and happy to now be vaccinated!
April 07, 2021
Support Services Attendant Herald Sarie has been vaccinated after recovering from COVID-19, and encourages everyone to get vaccinated as soon as they can.
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National Caregiver Day event recognizes caregiver contributions
April 06, 2021
Ontario Trillium Foundation grant supports March of Dimes Canada programs
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March of Dimes Canada expands services in Northeastern Ontario
April 01, 2021
We’re proud to announce that March of Dimes Canada will be providing services previously offered by Canadian Red Cross in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa.
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March of Dimes Canada and Personal Attendant Care announce service transfer in Durham Region
April 01, 2021
We are pleased to announce the transfer of Personal Attendant Care’s Durham Region services as of April 1, 2021 to March of Dimes Canada.
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March, 2021
New research on enabling resiliency after an acquired brain injury
March 26, 2021
Dr. Emily Nalder and MODC's Paul J.J. Martin Early Career Professorship have improved community integration for individuals with acquired brain injury.
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October, 2020
March of Dimes Canada responds to the federal Throne Speech
October 06, 2020
MODC urges federal representatives to vote in favour of the Speech from the Throne.
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August, 2020
Kate Linder's first-ever OpportuniTea Online for March of Dimes Canada’s Conductive Education program
August 17, 2020
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June, 2020
It’s June and it’s all about the brain!
June 02, 2020
June is all about the brain as it is Stroke Awareness Month, Aphasia Awareness Month and Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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May, 2020
Conquer the Curve News Release
May 05, 2020
Pandemic prompts emergency campaign to combat crisis of isolation for people with disabilities.
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Conquer the Curve Campaign Visuals
May 05, 2020
Conquer the Curve campaign visuals.
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March, 2020
OpportuniTea Calgary POSTPONED
March 13, 2020
KATE LINDER’S SEVENTH ANNUAL OPPORTUNITEA WITH KATE LINDER AND FRIENDS IN CALGARY POSTPONED
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February, 2020
Calgary rocks for March of Dimes Canada!
February 03, 2020
13th annual fundraiser supports Albertans living with disabilities.
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January, 2020
OpportuniTea Toronto 2019
January 14, 2020
Kate Linder Hosts Eighth Annual Toronto OpportuniTEA With Kate Linder & Friends
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2019
November, 2019
Rock for Dimes Halifax
November 06, 2019
Fundraiser grosses $40,000 for March of Dimes Canada programs in Halifax!
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October, 2019
Rock for Dimes Edmonton
October 31, 2019
Edmonton raises $5000 for March of Dimes Canada programs!
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Rock for Dimes Winnipeg returns
October 04, 2019
The musical fundraiser, which supports March of Dimes Canada (MODC), featured local artists battling for the title of Winnipeg’s best amateur band.
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OpportuniTea Toronto
October 02, 2019
Kate Linder Hosts Eighth Annual Toronto OpportuniTEA With Kate Linder & Friends
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August, 2019
Green wave rolls across country for March of Dimes Canada
August 23, 2019
Camping is a part of the Canadian experience, whether it’s at a sleepaway camp or a tent in the woods.
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June, 2019
Accessible Canada Act receives royal assent
June 25, 2019
The Accessible Canada Act has become federal law.
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Mark McEwen shares story at MODC fundraiser
June 24, 2019
JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, AND STROKE SURVIVOR MARK MCEWEN SHARES STORY AT FUNDRAISER
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Jonas Salk Award
June 14, 2019
Dr. Denis Richard presented with March of Dimes Canada's Jonas Salk Award.
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May, 2019
Rock for Dimes Toronto
May 07, 2019
Toronto rocks to raise money for March of Dimes Canada!
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OpportuniTea Calgary Success
May 02, 2019
6th annual OpportuniTEA with Kate Linder and Friends raises $20,000 for March of Dimes Canada!
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April, 2019
Rock for Dimes Sarnia
April 08, 2019
Sarnia raises more than $3000 for March of Dimes Canada!
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Rock for Dimes Saskatoon
April 05, 2019
Saskatoon raises over $4000 for March of Dimes Canada!
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March, 2019
Rock for Dimes Vancouver
March 07, 2019
Vancouver raises $30,000 for After Stroke!
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Canvassing for stroke survivors
March 05, 2019
Local volunteers canvassing for stroke survivors and caregivers.
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Liberty Tax MODC Day
March 04, 2019
MODC is partnering with Liberty Tax Service so you can save money, get your taxes done, and donate to MODC at the same time.
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February, 2019
Inaugural Inclusion Mission Sets Off For Israel
February 20, 2019
leaders and supporters from disability-serving organizations from across Canada begin a nine-day Canada-Israel Inclusion Mission to learn about ground-breaking Israeli models of accessibility and service provision.
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Rock for Dimes Calgary
February 19, 2019
12th annual Rock for Dimes Calgary grosses $30,000 for March of Dimes Canada!
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OpportuniTea Calgary
February 01, 2019
Kate Linder hosts sixth annual OpportuniTea fundraiser in Calgary.
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January, 2019
Adaptive driving campaign
January 31, 2019
March of Dimes Canada launches adaptive driving campaign.
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International award for innovation
January 08, 2019
March of Dimes Canada honoured with international award for innovation.
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Northern Medical Clinics
January 04, 2019
March of Dimes Canada offers alternative to long wait times in northern Ontario.
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Accessible employment training resources
January 02, 2019
March of Dimes Canada partners with Government of Ontario to create free accessible employment training resources.
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Importance of Peer Support
January 01, 2019
Peer support an important part of living with stroke or post-polio syndrome.
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