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Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Ontario Regional Office

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Record #: ONT00043 Last Full Update: 25 Jan 2021
Names
Alternate Name MDC orthopedic
Location & Accessibility
Site Location Toronto (Mount Pleasant West)
Located In Community Toronto Downtown North
Address & Map
40 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 500
Toronto, ON M4P 3A2
 
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Intersection Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Description and Services
Description (Service) Education and support services to persons who have a neuromuscular disorder and are registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) * information and referrals about the nature and management of neuromuscular disorders * funds research to find causes, treatments and cures for neuromuscular disorders

Mobility Equipment Program - Funding for the purchase of new equipment * equipment funded includes power and manual wheelchairs, power scooters, walkers, lifts and hospital beds

Chapters - To find a chapter near you, call 1-800-567-2873 or send email
Areas Served Nunavut ; Ontario
Boundaries Ontario and Nunavut
Eligibility Valid neuromuscular disorder diagnosis * Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant or refugee claimant status
Application No referral required * completion of client registration form which includes confirmation of the disorder by a physician
Languages English ; French
Fees Free
Service Categories Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Muscular Dystrophy ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Muscular Dystrophy ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Muscular Dystrophy ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Muscular Dystrophy
Contact Information
Office Phone 416-488-2699
Toll Free Phone 1-800-567-2873
Fax 613-567-2288
E-Mail infoontario@muscle.ca
Website www.muscle.ca
Primary Executive Stacey Lintern, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Other Details
Established 1954
Funding Donations

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