Government of Canada Sites

Industry Sector Office: Assistive Technology/Assistive Devices

The work of the Industry Sector Office: Assistive Technology/Assistive Devices falls into three broad areas of activity: industrial development, market development and support, and industry liaison and advocacy. To carry out these activities, the office gathers and disseminates information on current industry trends, provides information on domestic and foreign market opportunities, etc.

Accessible Procurement Toolkit

Are you planning to purchase a mainstream product or service for your office?

What requirements must you add to a contracting document to ensure that your purchase is most accessible to persons with disabilities?

The Accessible Procurement Toolkit will help you answer these questions.

Workplace Accommodation Toolkit

Are you looking for general information about assistive technology or accessible services? What products may help overcome barriers in the workplace? Are there prerequisites to consider before purchase?

The Workplace Accommodation Toolkit can help you answer these questions.

Canadian Company Capabilities

Canadian Company Capabilities is a free self-registration service from Industry Canada which provides information on Canadian Companies. The list of assistive technology companies is dynamically generated from those companies who have registered. If companies are missing from the list, please contact the Industry Sector Office: Assistive Technology/Assistive Devices or the company itself.

Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer

National Librarian's Access Council

The Web site for the Council on Access to Information for Print-Disabled Canadians is intended to report on the Council's activities, its workplan and meetings. The Web site also seeks to be a clearinghouse of information for users and producers of multiple formats and for organizations that provide services and information resources to print-disabled Canadians.

Grants for Students with Disabilities

Grants for Students with Disabilities
If you have a permanent disability, such as deafness, blindness, or a physical or learning disability, you may qualify for the following Grants:

• Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities
• Canada Access Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities