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Lynne Yelich, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding from the Government of Canada for a project led by Saint Mary's University that will expand the use of speech recognition technologies.

"Our government is working towards creating greater opportunities for Canadians with disabilities. This project will help not-for-profit organizations offer new services to support the full participation of people with disabilities," said Ms. Yelich.

Through the Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component, the Government supports not-for-profit organizations to benefit people with disabilities across Canada.

Saint Mary's University is receiving $229,951 to work in partnership with Trent University, IBM Research, the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada and the Neil Squire Society to expand the use of speech recognition technology in learning, workplace and social environments.

The Government of Canada recognizes the important social and economic role that the not-for-profit sector plays in strengthening the nation and assisting in enhancing the quality of life and the full participation of all Canadians.