March of Dimes Canada (GTA)

Site: Toronto - Duncan Mill

Service: SkillingUp

Record #: MET8014
Last Full Update: 23 Jul 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-263-3463, March of Dimes Canada Head Office
E-Mail skillingup@marchofdimes.ca
Website http://www.skillingup.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, YouTube YouTube, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Jamie Diggins, Senior Manager - Skills Development and Employment; Phone: 647-286-0752; Email: jdiggins@marchofdimes.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Personalized training and support for people with disabilities to feel confident in their digital skills

Accessible Technology

  • support on how to set up and use assistive and accessible technology
  • recommendations on devices, assistive and accessible technology
  • support and access to experts with specialized knowledge about accessible and assistive technologies for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and computers
  • in partnership with TELUS Tech for Good

Digital Skills and Job Readiness

  • independent, self-paced training available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to enhance digital skills
  • role specific learning pathways
  • job search support and mentorship assistance upon completion of a certification or pathway

Digital Fundamentals

Support, provided by volunteers, to help explore and learn understanding devices through a range of digital literacy topics including

  • general tasks such as texting, calling, emailing
  • new devices such as phone, tablet, or computer, and general features
  • video platforms such as Zoom, Teams, Skype, Facetime
  • Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, PowerPoint
  • Internet and social media
  • online safety, protecting privacy, recognizing scams, managing use (screen time, responsible use, etiquette)
  • online purchasing
  • understanding artificial intelligence (AI)
Hours Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up Anyone who self-identifies as having a disability; Digital Skills and Job Readiness: Individuals 16 years and older who identify as having a disability or experience barriers to employment
Residency Requirements: Canada
Application Complete online registration form
Languages English, French
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
99 Duncan Mill Rd
Toronto, ON
Canada M3B 1Z2
Mailing Address 99 Duncan Mill Rd 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M3B 1Z2
Physical Access Fully accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Employment / Training
HCSD Sub Heading Disabilities Employment Programs ; Assistive Devices ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Computer & Related Technology Classes
Service Categories Evaluation for Assistive Technology ~ Computer Access Aids ; Assistive Technology Training ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ People With Disabilities ; Vocational Rehabilitation

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