Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Championed during National AccessAbility Week

Western Economic Diversification Canada’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program helps western Canadians with disabilities start, run and grow their businesses

June 1, 2018 – Edmonton, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada

The Government of Canada is working hard to improve the participation and integration of persons with disabilities in all aspects of Canadian society. This includes assisting entrepreneurs with disabilities in reaching their full business potential. Western Economic Diversification Canada is proud to support the organizations who are actively working to remove barriers faced by western Canadians with disabilities.

Through Western Economic Diversification Canada’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, western Canadians are receiving the support they need to build their business future. The program provides access to a network of professionals who provide business information, training and development, mentoring and one-on-one counseling services. This program is enabling entrepreneurs with disabilities to be fully engaged in Canadian society, and ensure we are building a stronger and truly inclusive Canada.

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program is part of Western Economic Diversification Canada’s Western Canada Business Service Network, a group of independent organizations that provide western Canadian entrepreneurs with services and resources to help grow and expand their businesses.