March of Dimes Canada

March of Dimes Canada is a nationally registered charitable organization founded in 1951, originally as the Rehabilitation Foundation for Poliomyelitis. It provides programs, services, resources and advocacy intended to enable people with disabilities to live with independence, choice and control in their communities. The organization operates across Canada and is among the largest non-profit community service organizations in the country, with more than seven decades of operating history.

Its work spans four principal areas. Employment support services help Canadians with disabilities find and keep jobs. Skills development programs build daily living and community skills. Stroke recovery programs support rehabilitation for stroke survivors. Community support services assist people with physical disabilities, brain injuries and those affected by aging. The organization's stated aim is an inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.

The organization is active in the non-profit and charitable services, disability services, healthcare and rehabilitation, community and social services, and aging and elder care sectors. Its stated values emphasise equity and the independence, choice and control of people with disabilities. Further information on the organisation and its programs is available at https://marchofdimes.ca/.