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Running a business in rural Alberta comes with unique challenges—and when you’re managing a disability, chronic health condition, or neurodivergence, those challenges can feel even bigger. The good news? Technology is changing the game. Affordable and accessible tools can help entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder, and create businesses that thrive.

 If you’re living in rural Alberta and dreaming of starting or growing a business—but you’re also navigating a disability, long-term health condition, or neurodivergence—you might be wondering: Am I eligible for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)?

The answer might be yes—and we’re here to help you find out.

 If you’ve never worked with a business coach before, you might be wondering: What exactly does a coach do? And just as importantly—what don’t they do?

At the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP), coaching is at the heart of how we support rural Albertans with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and neurodivergence. But coaching isn’t about giving you all the answers—it’s about helping you find your own.

In the heart of Alberta’s countryside, innovation is thriving. From small towns to remote hamlets, entrepreneurs with disabilities and health conditions are building businesses that reflect their resilience, creativity, and deep connection to their communities. The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) is proud to support these changemakers—because rural Alberta deserves tailored support, and rural entrepreneurs deserve to dream big.