Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)

Persons with disabilities may face unique barriers to business creation and development. In recognition of this, The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) was established in 1997 through funding from Western Economic Diversification and the support of the Community Futures network. At Community Futures, we see the business and the person’s ability first, and then strive to provide extra support to those entrepreneurs who are also managing disability and health issues. The goal of the EDP is to increase access to business services and repayable business financing to level the playing field for these entrepreneurs.

• Western Canadians who have a disability can access a network of business professionals and a world of resources through Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD) Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP). The EDP program provides business information, training and development, mentoring and one-on-one counseling services.
• In rural communities, the program is delivered through Community Futures offices. In urban areas, WD works with a number of partners to deliver the program. For more information on the program and the services available contact the organization listed below that is nearest to you.
• The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) provides access to business services across Western Canada, including: mentoring and one-on-one counseling services; access to business training and development; business loans (in some locations); and help to identify requirements for specialized equipment.

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