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Empowering people with disabilities

Angela's Story

“Buddy, you have NO IDEA who I am!”

That’s what Angela Wright thought when, after surviving a stroke, she was told that she’d never live independently or hold a job again.

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Adele's Story

Adele was diagnosed with hemiparesis

syndrome as a baby in London, England. Her condition made it difficult for her to use her right hand and learn how to crawl.

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Thomas' Story

Thomas lives with Down syndrome. He follows instructions well, and learns quickly, but still had trouble finding work after high school. He just needed some help to get started.

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News

March of Dimes Canada welcomes federal commitment to Disability Tax Credit reform - We welcome the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) as the gateway to income security benefits like the Canada Disability Benefit, the Registered Disability Savings Plan, and other financial supports for people with disabilities of all ages in Canada.
March of Dimes Canada retires its annual Step Up for Stroke event - MODC has made the difficult decision to bring the annual Step Up for Stroke fundraising event to a close.
Open Letter to Canada Post on end of home delivery - Canada Post’s decision to replace door-to-door mail delivery with community mailboxes creates significant risks for people with disabilities. Left unaddressed, these risks could exacerbate existing barriers.

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Events

- Creating Inclusive Employment Youth Summit and Symposium - This virtual summit will engage young people with disabilities to discuss challenges and solutions for employment, facilitate discussions about skill development, and foster disability inclusive employment.
- March of Dimes Canada Virtual Polio Canada Conference - We invite polio survivors, their families, caregivers, and professionals to attend MODC's free virtual polio conference October 22, in recognition of World Polio Day.
- Pathway to Connections - Join us for a free one-day in-person and virtual event for Nova Scotians with disabilities, acquired brain injury, and lived stroke experience on September 12, 2026.

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