Government of Canada announces new funding for accessible technology
Summary
Thats why the Government of Canada continues to push the envelope to find new and innovative ways of helping remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion.Today, the Honourable Fran\xe7ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that 11 organizations in communities across the country will receive funding as part of the $5.8 million investment in the second phase of the Accessible Technology Program. This investment will support the development of new assistive and adaptive digital devices and technologies to make it easier for Canadians with disabilities to participate fully in the digital economy.While the price of mainstream technologies typically decreases as they become more readily available, the opposite is true for assistive and adaptive devices because they must be customized to the unique needs of their users. Our governments investments through the Accessible Technology Program are empowering those who are still facing barriers to participating in the digital economy. Access to technology and the Internet is essential to developing the professional and cultural networks necessary to fully participate in the digital economy. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion The Accessible Technology Program is part of the Government of Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year strategy to create well-paying jobs for the middle class.