The MacDonald Centre offers a unique training program with opportunities for persons with physical disabilities to learn independent living and life skills in preparation for them to eventually move to the community. Participants in the program occupy an apartment during their stay at the Centre. They work with a team of professionals namely, a Home Economist, a Social Worker, an Occupational Therapist and a Manager of Client Care Services.

These professionals provide training in areas including but not limited to, Home Care, Meal Preparation, Money Management, Social Skills, Recreation and the ability to direct Client Care Services. The program is set for a period of three years, but this may vary depending on the needs of the participants. There are 34 program apartments. We also offer 9 permanent housing units to persons with physical disabilities requiring high levels of attendant care. Monthly fee is $160.00.

Additional services offered :

• Fully accessible gym overseen by a Fitness Coordinator
• Community Access Centre

MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels is a service which delivers full course meals to people who are not able to prepare their own meals.

MEIGHEN CENTRE (THE)
Jane Drover, Coordinator
McCain Student Centre
62 York Street
Sackville, N.B. E4L 1E2
Telephone : (506) 364-2527
Fax : (506) 364-2641
E-mail : jdrover@mta.ca
Website : www.mta.ca/Research/meighen

Students with an identified learning disability must first gain admission to the University. After being offered admission, they must provide a complete psycho-educational assessment done within the past two years. There must be clear and specific evidence and identification of a learning disability. They must also complete a Supplemental Application Form available from Student Services.

Services offered :

• Orientation to university
• Test accommodations
  • quiet room
  • extra time
  • use of a computer
• Academic counseling
• Peer tutor program
  • Note take program
• Adaptive technology
  • Kurzweil text-to-voice
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking voice-to-text
  • Inspiration
• One-on-one help with:
  • time management
  • writing essays and term papers
• Consultation
• Advocacy

METRO HEATLH SERVICES INC.
Debbie Maber
P.O. Box 2100
400 University Avenue
Saint John, N.B. E2L 4L2
Telephone : (506) 648-6150
Fax : (506) 652-6692
E-mail : metrohlt@nbnet.nb.ca
Webiste : www.metrohealthservices.ca

Metro Health Services Inc. provides professional assessment, on-site manufacturing and patient education for persons requiring prosthetic or orthotic devices, specialty wheelchair systems, or orthopedic footwear and custom foot orthotics. Metro offers clients assistance in accessing appropriate funding resources and providing documentation for insurance benefits.

There are staff and volunteers available to visit schools and businesses, to conduct workshops and do presentations. Services available in English although the receptionist is able to assist in both official languages.

Grand Bay Location:
Workers Rehabilitation Centre
Grand Bay-Westfield
Telephone: (506) 738-4029
Fax: (506) 738-4004
E-mail: metrogb@bellaliant.com

MINISTRY TO THE DEAF
c/o Moncton Wesleyan Church
945 St. George Boulevard
Moncton, N.B. E1E 2C9
Telephone : (506) 857-2293 or (506) 855-1108 (Jerry & Irma Gildart)
Fax : (506) 857-9016
E-mail : jgildart@monctonwesleyan.com

Sign-language interpreter for persons with a hearing impairment attending the Wesleyan Church services in Moncton.

MIRA ATLANTIC FOUNDATION
c/o Pierre Lambert
185 Waverlay Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 7V3
Telephone : (506) 852-9539
Toll-free : (877) 502-6472
Fax : (506) 860-7660
E-mail : atlantique@mira.ca
Website : www.mira.ca

The Mira Atlantic Foundation is a school  which provide free of charge guide dogs to blind individuals, service dogs to persons in wheelchairs and to autistic children.  It offers mobility courses to participants with follow-up every six months.  Teens must understand that the dogs are not pets but are working dogs.  Mira is the only school in the world to give guide dogs to blind people of less than 15 of age.

MIRAMICHI INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE
David Hogan                   
1756 Water Street, Suite B 
Miramichi, N.B.  E1N 1B5
Telephone:  (506) 778-3928
Fax:  (506) 778-8161
E-mail:  milrc.crvam@nb.aibn.com

To empower people with disabilities to learn to take risks, to make informed decisions regarding their own lives and to eliminate the many barriers that stand in their way, through a resource library, support programs and self-advocacy skills training.  Services available in English.

MIRAMICHI PHYSICALLY DISABLED & HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION, INC.
Shirley Forrest
80 University Avenue
Box 1053
Miramichi, N.B. E1N 3W4
Telephone : (506) 773-9437
Fax : (506) 773-9439

This Association is interested in all programs and services pertaining to persons with disabilities such as transportation, accessibility, legislation, and housing. The Association has a loan cupboard consisting of technical aids available at no charge. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Appointments for Monday accepted.

They are also responsible for the operation of the Miramichi Accessible Transit (MAT) bus.  Website is www.matbus.ca. Two accessible buses are available for persons with physical or mental disabilities (including seniors) and one is available for walk-on passengers in the Miramichi area to a 10 to 12 mile radius. Available Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MONCTON ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Irv MacDonald, President
45 Candlewood Drive
Moncton, N.B. E1G 2L8
E-mail : kblaw@nbnet.nb.ca

A social club which meets once a month for leisure activities. The association advises persons with a hearing impairment of any changes that can be helpful to the deaf community. Services available in English.

MONCTON COMMUNITY RESIDENCES, INC.
357 Collishaw Street
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9R2
Telephone : (506) 858-0550
Fax : (506) 858-0271
E-mail : mcri@nb.aibn.com

This organization provides residential services to people who have a developmental challenge. The support services range from rotating staffed group homes for people with complex and multiple needs to regular visits by a counsellor for people living independently in their own apartment.

MONCTON COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED RECREATION (THE)
357 Collishaw Street
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9R2
Telephone : (506) 859-1828
Fax : (506) 858-0271

The Council operates "Club Shades of Moncton", a drop in centre for people with developmental challenges, located at 357 Collishaw Street. It is a non profit organization primarily concerned with social and recreational integration for people who are developmentally challenged. Services available in English and French.

MONCTON EAST YOUTH CENTER
Pikey French, Executive Director
43 Fergus Street
Moncton, N.B. E1C 2W3
Telephone : (506) 857-0358
Fax : (506) 854-9655

Offers recreational activities to children of 2-18 years of age. Children with a physical disability, with mild or moderate mental or emotional disabilities and children with speech or a learning disability are encouraged to participate.

MONCTON EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES INC. (METS)
Dave Richard, Executive Director
1250 St. George Blvd.
Moncton, N.B. E1E 3S1
Telephone : (506) 858-9404
Fax : (506) 858-8090
E-mail : metsinc@nb.aibn.com
Website : www.metsinc.ca

We provide activity-based day service, vocational training and community based employment supports to persons in the Greater Moncton area labeled “developmentally disabled”. Services available in English and French.

M.O.R.E SERVICES INC.
1662 Water Street
P. O. Box 69
Miramichi, N.B. E1N 3A5
Website : www.moreservices.ca

Miramichi Options for Residential and Employment (M.O.R.E.) Services is a non-profit agency mandated to provide community-based supports and services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA - ATLANTIC DIVISION
109 Ilsley Avenue, Unit 1
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1S8
Telephone : (902) 468-8230
Toll-free : (800) 268-7582
Fax : (902) 468-5328
E-mail : info.atlantic@mssociety.ca
Website : www.mssociety.ca/atlantic

The mission of the MS Society of Canada is to be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. The Atlantic Division raises funds to help support MS research as well as to provide information, funding and support to those affected by MS.

Please call 1 (800) 268-7582 for information on local Chapters, Self-Help Groups and programs & services offered. Services available in English and French.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CANADA
Regional Office :
Tracy Ryan, Director of Services, Atlantic Region
56 Avonlea Court, Suite 203
Fredericton, N.B. E3C 1N8
Telephone : (506) 450-6322
Toll-free : (888) 647-6322
Fax : (506) 458-2205
E-mail : tracy.ryan@muscle.ca
Website : www.muscle.ca

MDC is working to combat over 100 neuromuscular disorders. We’re committed to funding leading research to find the causes, treatments, prevention, and cure for each of the disorders. But until we do find a cure, we provide information, vital services and hope to tens of thousands of Canadians living with neuromuscular disorders.

Registration forms and information may be obtained by contacting the office. Available to do community visits and make presentations on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

The New Brunswick Chapters of Muscular Dystrophy Canada are the following :