March of Dimes Canada (MODC) Attendant Services at York University

March of Dimes Canada (MODC) Attendant Services at York University

March of Dimes Canada (MODC) is an external agency that provides assistance with daily living for eligible students living in residence or commuting to the Keele Campus. Services are available during the Fall and Winter terms only and are funded by the Toronto Central Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN). 


Supports available include personal care (toileting, bathing and dressing), meal set-up and feeding assistance, housekeeping, laundry, set-up support before and after class and shopping on campus. 

Note: MODC services are not available during the Summer terms (May to August).

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete the Application

To apply, please complete the Attendant Service Application and Student Supplementary form through the Attendant Service Application Centre (ASAC). 

Apply through ASAC

Step 2: Select Your Program

Select the March of Dimes York University @ York Program and indicate that you are a student and the date that you will be requiring supports to start school. 

Important: The March of Dimes @ York Program is only available at Keele Campus. For those needing support at the Glendon or Markham campuses, please select the “Attendant Outreach Service” option for the correct location (Toronto for Glendon, and York Region for Markham).

Apply Early: ASAC/MODC require a minimum of two (2) months' notice before supports are put in place. MODC holds a waitlist, and while we try our best to accommodate and support students in a timely way, there is no guarantee that supports will be in place for the beginning of the academic year.

Eligibility


To be eligible for service, students must: 

  • have a permanent physical disability; 
  • require assistance with personal care or activities of daily living; 
  • be 16 years of age or older; 
  • be a resident of Ontario; 
  • have a valid Health Card; 
  • be able to direct your own care; and/or 
  • not be in receipt of insurance funds. 

Contact


Where to go for information:

For more information, please call: 416-599-2458 or visit the official website. 

For more information on March of Dimes Canada (MODC), email independence@marchofdimes.ca.