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March of Dimes CanadaSouth Central Region, DesignAbility |
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| Older Adult Categories | HELP TO LIVE AT HOME (ALL) ; Home - Maintenance & Adaptations | |||
| Location, Telephone & Internet | ||||
| Address & Map | 20 Emerald St N, Unit 309 Hamilton, ON L8L 8A4  | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central | |||
| Major Intersection | Victoria Ave N and King St E | |||
| Ward | Ward 3 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-527-6653 | |||
| Fax | 905-527-7201 | |||
| mirvine@marchofdimes.ca | ||||
| Website | www.marchofdimes.ca | |||
| Additional Website | www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/Designability/Pages/Designability.aspx | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Primary Contact | Margaret Irvine, Independent Living Resource Worker; Phone: 905-527-6653; Email: mirvine@marchofdimes.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Donna Boyce, Regional Independent Living Manager; Phone: 905-527-6653 ext 221; Email: dboyce@marchofdimes.ca | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | DesignAbility®, 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 | |||
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) | |||
| Boundaries | The City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * Halton Region | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Physically disabled adults | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Meetings | First Wed of each month, 7 pm-9 pm, 185 Jackson St. E., Hamilton ON | |||
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| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication ~ Physical Disabilities | |||
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