Employment assistance for people with disabilities

There are a variety of entrepreneurial and employment funding opportunities targeted towards people with disabilities.

Each province has its own grants and employment support programs.

• For example, in Alberta, someone can contact the Alberta Supports or Alberta Works Centre to learn about supports under DRES (Disability-Related Employment Services) or Internship Program for Persons with Disabilities.
• In Manitoba, contact EADP (Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities).
• Discover more in your region by conducting a Google search for “disability, employment.”

Accessibility Services assists students looking for grants by providing information, assessments for assistive technology and accommodation verification while studying at AU. Contact Accessibility Services for more information.

Government funding programs from Employment and Social Development Canada are government grants and contributions that help support jobs, training, and social development. Below are some resources available from the federal government website:

• Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects
• Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability: Performance and Accountability Framework
• Enabling Accessibility Fund - Small projects component
• Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities – Local and regional projects
• Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities - National
• Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity
• Social Development Partnerships Program (Disability component): Youth leadership
• Social Development Partnerships Program (Disability component): Financial security