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Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada

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Record #: QBC3122 Last Modified: 16 Jul 2020 Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2020
Contact Information
Office Phone 514-355-0811
Toll Free Phone 1-877-355-0811
Fax 514-355-0860
E-Mail mercedes.acvt@bellnet.ca
Website www.thalidomide.ca
Primary Executive Mercédes Benegbi, Executive Director
Description & Services
Description of service(s) Thalidomide, a sedative prescribed to pregnant women to alleviate the symptoms associated with morning sickness, was marketed at the end of the 50’s and early 60’s, causing irreversible damage to fœtus development. More than a hundred Canadians were born with severe birth defects, forever affecting their quality of life. The Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada, in addition to working with its members, took on the mandate of educating the public on the devastating consequences of this medication that remains available for other medical purposes and promote caution and vigilance with the use of any teratogenic product.
Areas Served Canada
Languages English ; French
Fees Donation
Location information
Located In Community Quebec
Address & Map
7744 rue Sherbrooke Est, bureau 102
Montréal, QC H1L 1A1
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; ***Note that accessibility is self-reported. Please contact the organization before arrival***
Other Details
Service Level (50) Non Profit
Subjects
Service Categories Automobile/Van Adaptations ~ Congenital Conditions/Anomalies ~ Physical Disabilities ; Congenital Conditions/Anomalies ~ Physical Disabilities ; Congenital Conditions/Anomalies ~ Physical Disabilities ~ Personal Care Aides ; Daily Living Aids ~ Congenital Conditions/Anomalies ~ Physical Disabilities ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Congenital Conditions/Anomalies ~ Physical Disabilities ; Escort Programs ~ Congenital Conditions/Anomalies ~ Physical Disabilities

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