March of Dimes Canada (GTA)

Site: Toronto - Duncan Mill

Service: SkillingUp

Record #: MET8014
Last Full Update: 04 Jul 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-263-3463, March of Dimes Canada Head Office
E-Mail skillingup@marchofdimes.ca
Website www.skillingup.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Jamie Diggins, Senior Manager - Technology Programs; 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

  • personalized support and training on how to set up and use assistive and accessible technology

  • recommendations on what devices, assistive and accessible technology would be most beneficial for individuals and their needs

  • 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 is available upon the completion of a certification or pathway

Digital Fundamentals

  • support, provided by volunteers, to help individuals explore and learn the basics of 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 ; Ontario
Eligibility Anyone who 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

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