"One of the great things about the business is that it allows me to have a flexible schedule and adapt to how I'm feeling."
Who Qualifies?
To be eligible for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, you must:
- Have a self-declared disability or ongoing medical condition
- Live in rural Alberta
- Have a viable business idea
- Be able to contribute in some way to your business
Self employment can be a great way for persons with a disability or an ongoing medical condition to get back into the workforce. Clients find that the return to work through self employment is made more manageable through:
- Flexible hours
- Personalized work environments
- A sense of control over their own destiny
