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March of Dimes Canada

South Central Region, DesignAbility
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Record #: HAM5736 Last Modified: 05 Jul 2012 Last Full Update: 03 Jul 2012
Contact Information
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Address & Map
20 Emerald St N, Unit 309
Hamilton, ON L8L 8A4
 
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Major IntersectionVictoria Ave N and King St E
Office Phone905-527-6653
Fax905-527-7201
E-Mailmirvine@marchofdimes.ca
Websitewww.marchofdimes.ca
Additional Websitewww.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/Designability/Pages/Designability.aspx
Primary ContactMargaret Irvine, Independent Living Resource Worker; Phone: 905-527-6653; Email: mirvine@marchofdimes.ca
Primary ExecutiveDonna Boyce, Regional Independent Living Manager; Phone: 905-527-6653 ext 221; Email: dboyce@marchofdimes.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Design Ability
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 3
DescriptionDesignAbility®, a program of the Ontario March of Dimes, develops unique devices that are not commercially available * The devices are unique, practical and inexpensive solutions that enhance the daily lives of the physically disabled * Some examples include: 
 
* Height adjustable gardening table 
* Collapsible reading and art table 
* Indoor, apartment-sized playground for a child with cerebral palsy 
 
Volunteers meet one night a month to brainstorm designs * Devices are built outside of the meeting time
MeetingsFirst Wed of each month, 7 pm-9 pm, 185 Jackson St. E., Hamilton ON
Areas ServedHalton Region ; Hamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Physically disabled adults
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Indexing
Service CategoriesAssistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication ~ Physical Disabilities
SubjectsAssistive devices ; Physical disabilities