News Releases Archive

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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- 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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- 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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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 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 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, 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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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 Campaign Visuals
  May 05, 2020
  Conquer the Curve campaign visuals.
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- 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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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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