Potential Assistive Tech Partners
We came up with this short list of organizations that may be interested in our assistive tech designs. Please feel free to add to this list! - Team Paul
| Location | Contact Information | Description |
| Gringras-Lindsay-de-Montreal Rehabilitations Institute (Darlington) | Address: 6300, avenue de Darlington (Pavilion Gringras), Montreal, QC H3S 2J4Telephone: 514 340-2085Website: https://ciusss-centresudmtl.gouv.qc.ca/etablissement/institut-de-readaptation-gingras-lindsay-de-montreal-darlington | Rehabilitation institute that offers specialized services for technical aids (prosthesis, orthosis, wheelchairs, etc.). |
| Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital (JRH) | Address: 3205 Place Alton-Goldbloom, Laval, QC H7V 1R2Telephone: 450 688-9550Website: http://www.lavalensante.com/en/jewish-rehabilitation-hospital/ | Rehabilitation hospital that serves individuals of all ages experience physical disabilities. The JRH has a research centre with several ongoing research projects and is a member of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation |
| Donald Berman Maimonides | Address: 5795 Caldwell Avenue, Cote Saint-Luc, QC H4W 1W3Telephone: 514 483-2121Website: https://www.donaldbermanmaimonides.ca/en/ | Geriatric centre offering health care and social services. A member of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal. |
| Cummings Centre | Address: 5700 Westbury Ave, Montreal, QC H3W 3E8Telephone: 514 342-1234Website: https://cummingscentre.org/ | Jewish Senior citizen centre aiming to enhance the quality of life of adults age 50+. Has a Tech Lounge where members can improve their technology skills (computers, tablets, etc.) |
| Senior Centres Example: New Hope Seniors Centre | Address: 6225 Godfrey Avenue, Montreal, QC H4B 1K3Telephone: 514 484-0485Website: http://www.ndg.ca/en/new-hope-seniors-centre?fbclid=IwAR0B_asVprSi7sZtvjauzYpK-e34PD5vFNiSc6rgNOYocILBEFh4Px3PFqY | Community centre that provides recreation and social activities for individuals 50+. Members are eligible for free transportation to and from the centre (the transportation service is only for those living in the NDG area). |
| Schools Example: F.A.C.E. Elementary School | Address: 3449 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A 2A8Telephone: 514 350-8899Website: https://face-english.csdm.ca/ | A bilingual elementary school. Parents/guardians may be interested in plastic straw alternatives for their kids. |
| Pediatric Hospitals Example: Montreal Children’s Hospital | Address: 1001 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1Telephone: 514 412-4400Website: https://www.thechildren.com/ | Hospital environments typically use single use straws because they are sterile and cheap. Parents/guardians of children with feeding difficulties may be interested in straw alternatives to plastic straws. |
| Sustainability orgs/initiatives Example: McGill Office of Sustainability | Address: 1010 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1200, Montreal, QC H3A 2R7Email: sustainability@mcgill.caWebsite: https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/ | The Office of Sustainability organizes events and projects. Example, McGill has banned plastic water bottle sales. A possible project would be to introduce more straw options at the bookstore. |