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Publications and Success Stories
Objectives
BackgroundThere are many Canadians with disabilities who are not employed but who want to work. Most would be able to contribute more fully to the Canadian economy and become more self sufficient if they had some assistance in overcoming their barriers to employment. The Government of Canada is committed to act on disability issues. Beginning in 1997, Human Resources Development Canada made $30 million a year available through the Opportunities Fund to help persons with disabilities achieve their employment goals. The Opportunities Fund has assisted approximately 36,000 Canadians since its inception and has been approved on a permanent basis in the budget of February 2000. The Opportunities Fund is an employment element of the Disability Agenda for the Government of Canada. The Opportunities Fund Program is designed to assist persons with disabilities to return to work. Individuals who self identify as persons with disabilities, are unemployed and not normally eligible for Employment Insurance Part II Employment Programs can apply for the Opportunities Fund. For information on other Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Programs. Individuals may also benefit from services offered in their communities via our Opportunities Fund national projects. More information for individuals. More information for eligible organizations. Program DetailsDurationProjects may be approved for a period of up to 52 weeks, however, in some circumstances may be extended to a total of 78 weeks. The duration of assistance varies according to the action plan developed for each individual and is based on the individual's need. Financial Parameters
Contributions may be made to eligible participants to cover the following costs incurred in relation to their participation in an eligible activity. These are:
For More InformationPlease view our brochure and other publications. The brochure and other publications are also available in alternative formats (large print, audio cassette, Braille and computer diskette) in French and English through TeleFlash by calling 1 888 844 4477 (toll-free) on a touch-tone phone. TTY/TDD services are available at 1 800 465 7735.You may read the detailed Terms and Conditions for this program. |
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