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

EDP is for entrepreneurs who:

• Self-disclose a disability or ongoing health issue
• Live in a Community Futures service area
• Have a viable business idea, and have demonstrated commitment through research, learning and planning
• Have made a personal investment into the business
• Need additional support to overcome a barrier to entrepreneurship.

EDP Services Include:

• Business skills coaching
• Mentorship & networking opportunities
• Access to repayable business loans