This young and growing sector is being recognized, inside and outside government, as gaining in importance to the Canadian economy. There are also provisionally repayable contributions toward development of new or improved technology, product, service and process. On request, ACOA publications will be made available in audio version. A network of business resources is also available, and the CFDCs can connect you with information on trade, export, other loan programs, selling to government and other government products, services and support programs. Funding may be available if you are a western Canadian, have a new or existing small business and a business plan, have not been able to get business funding from other sources, and have restricted ability to perform basic activities of entrepreneurship or self-employment, and a disability due to physical or mental impairment.
Information is available on PC diskette and audio cassette.
And the information is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Much of this information cannot be found elsewhere on the Internet. Projects incorporate local materials to strengthen resident human resources and institutions. The Centre maintains information networks and creates links so Canadians and their developing world partners can benefit through sharing global knowledge. Market Niche on Disability Canada is emerging as a world leader in supplying technical aids for persons with disabilities.