Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Ontario Regional Office
Record #:
ONT00043
Last Full Update:
14 Dec 2023
Contact Information
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-567-2873 |
| info@muscle.ca | |
| Website | www.muscle.ca |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1954 |
| Primary Executive | Debra Chiabai, Board Chair |
| Funding | Donations |
Description and Service Details
| 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 * for all information including forms and list of equipment included in program visit the website |
| Areas Served | Nunavut ; Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| 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 |
Site Information
| Site Location | Toronto (Mount Pleasant West) |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown North |
| Address & Map | 40 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 500 Toronto, ON M4P 3A2 |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices ; Disability Associations |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Muscular Dystrophy ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Muscular Dystrophy ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Muscular Dystrophy ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Muscular Dystrophy |
