Consumers requiring mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers and bath equipment can now shop online at www.modmobility.ca and have items sent to any one of Motion Specialties’ locations in Ontario, and other selected locations in Alberta and British Columbia, for viewing and purchase, or shipped directly to their home anywhere in Canada. The refurbished devices can be purchased for significantly less than new equipment.

The online store also enables people to donate and recycle a wide-range of mobility devices, which have value, but are no longer needed.

“Too many people have good, workable devices sitting in their basements gathering dust, because they don’t know what to do with the equipment once it is no longer needed, especially as children grow, needs change or a loved one passes away,“ says Andria Spindel, President and CEO of March of Dimes Canada. “MODmobility puts devices destined for landfills into the hands of people who desperately need them and cannot afford to buy new, or require a second item for workplace or cottage.”

MODmobility® is a social enterprise of March of Dimes Canada and accepts donations of used equipment in good condition, or equipment that can be refurbished, at any of 24 Motion Specialties locations. March of Dimes Canada provides a charitable tax receipt for items valued at over $50.

Proceeds from all sales support other March of Dimes Canada programs. An additional goal of the enterprise is to train and place people with disabilities into competitive employment. Operations of the enterprise have been sub-contracted to Motion Specialties Inc.

“Motion Specialties is honoured to be associated with March of Dimes Canada in this recycling initiative. Together we can provide individuals with better access to high quality, used mobility devices at greatly-reduced prices and reduce waste,” says David Harding, President of Motion Specialities Inc.

For more information, or to donate or purchase equipment, visit www.modmobility.ca, call toll-free at 1-866-976-6632 or e-mail info@modmobility.ca.

The social enterprise is supported by the Toronto Enterprise Fund, a funding partnership of United Way Toronto, the City of Toronto, the Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services (Ontario Disability Support Program) and Homelessness Partnership Initiative, a federal program administered by the City of Toronto.

Motion Specialties is Canada's largest "rehab" mobility products vendor. We strive to meet and exceed our customer's needs at every level. Motion Specialties is a member of The Motion Group, a Canada-wide affiliation of mobility equipment providers. For more information please visit www.motionspecialties.com

March of Dimes Canada is a nationally registered charitable organization providing support services to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers across Canada. Our goal is to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities every day through a wide range of programs and services across Canada. For more information, please visit www.marchofdimes.ca or call 1-800-263-3463.