Technical Resources for persons with disabilities

The Neil Squire Society is the only not-for-profit organization in Canada that for the past 20 years has used technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with physical disabilities. Our work helps our clients remove obstacles and barriers so that they can live independent lives and become active members of our society.

Bill Cameron founded the Neil Squire Society in 1984, in memory of his relative Neil Squire. Over the years, the Society has developed innovative programs and services and some of the world's leading edge assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. More than 20,000 people with disabilities in Canada have benefited from the work of the Society. We have a staff of about fifty and offices in Vancouver, Regina, Ottawa, Fredericton, and Moncton

http://www.neilsquire.ca/section.asp?catid=121

Disability Resource Centre

Richmond

The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is a consumer centered organization committed to enabling all people with disabilities in making informed choices, creating opportunities, meeting their goals and reaching their full potential. We offer an empowering, friendly environment where we work to provide quality services that lead to inclusion for people with disabilities and greater public awareness.

The RCD responds to the needs of members and communities, thus designs and provides services and activities involving skills development, literacy, health, recreation, technology, peer support and disabilities support services. We take a cross and multi-disability, self-directed and inclusive approach.

http://www.rcdrichmond.org/

Loans for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities - ABLED Program

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) provides programs and services based on the belief that all people are important to their community.

We work to ensure that people with disabilities, along with their families and friends, can participate actively as members of the community. We are committed to working toward a community which is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers.

http://www.nsdrc.org/

ABLED Program

Coast Capital Savings

ABLED (Advice and Business Loans for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities) is a joint initiative between Coast Capital Savings and Western Economic Diversification Canada that enables entrepreneurs with disabilities to access business loans and advice to help launch or expand their small business.
Applicants can seek an ABLED loan of up to $35,000* if they meet the following criteria:

https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/

Vancity

Entrepreneurs with disabilities have traditionally had difficulty accessing business services and securing capital for their businesses. ABLED was established to address this issue by encouraging opportunities for self-employment among entrepreneurs with disabilities who demonstrate the capacity to operate their own business.

https://www.vancity.com/MyBusiness/BusinessFinancing/
CommunityBusinessLoans/ABLED/