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Organization:
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STRIDE Assistance for the Disabled
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Phone Numbers:
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STRIDE Wheelchairs Plus Recycling Depot 613-723-0528
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Address:
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43 Grenfell Cres SW, Unit 6
Ottawa, ON
K2G 0G3
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Intersection:
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Merivale Rd and Slack Rd
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Hours:
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Telephone Service Tue, Thu 10:30am-3:30pm * Sat 10:30am-1pm
Appointments for equipment viewing, pick up, repairs, or drop off
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Executives:
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Jim McDowell - President
Jacob Taylor - Vice President
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Public Contacts:
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Yvette Roberts - Depot Manager
Mary McDowell - Board member
strideassistanceforthedisabled@gmail.com
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Service Description:
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Grant Assistance Program (G.A.P.): Provides financial help to individuals of all ages with physical disabilities who require special needs equipment to maintain or improve their quality of life * Supported primarily through donations and specific fundraising activities
- STRIDE Wheelchairs Plus Recycling Depot: Accepts donations of used medical/health equipment and if requested issues tax receipts, for the fair market value of the item. Equipment is thoroughly cleaned, repaired, and made available for purchase or "payment-to-purchase plan" basis (some restrictions may apply) at affordable prices to individuals referred
- Input from the client's occupational therapist is required so that equipment ordered meets the individual's requirements. See website for details on what can be donated and how to make a donation
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Fees:
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Delivery charges (city limits) $35 one way, $45 both ways
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Application:
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Appointments for Wheelchairs Plus can be made by email or calling
Grant Assistance Program requires fully completed applications and referrals from therapists or social services * These are reviewed on a first-come monthly basis. Expiry date for approved grants is four months * Cost-share with other agencies and/or community resources when individual equipment costs are prohibitive and present a great financial burden
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Grant Assistance Program: Low-income individuals, those facing deterioration in their physical condition which necessitates on-going changes in equipment, or those whose equipment costs are prohibitive and present a great financial burden.
STRIDE Wheelchairs Plus: Adults
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Ottawa (City of) and surrounding area
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This information was last completely updated on July 3, 2025 |
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