AODA
What does it stand for?
Accessible for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
TRUE OR FALSE: All disabilities are visible.
FALSE
What does it stand for?
Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
What is the term for someone/something that discriminates against a person with a disability?
Ableism
What disabilities does the AODA protect?
ALL disabilities - physical, cognitive, LD, hearing, vision, mental illness, substance addiction, environmental sensitivities, epilepsy etc
TRUE OR FALSE: Only permanent disabilities are protected under the AODA
FALSE
Name one industry the IASR applies to.
information and communications; employment; transportation; design of public spaces; and customer service.
What is person first language?
A person WITH a disability, not "disabled person."
What is Duty to Accommodate?
An employer's, education institute's, or business' legal obligation to make the space accessible
Will two people with the same disability receive the same accommodation?
No, they might have different needs or situations
Who needs to comply with the IASR?
All businesses and volunteer organizations.
How does the AODA help address systemic discrimination?
It gives regulations that business must follow to be considered accessible.
Name a case where Undue Hardship might be reached.
Cost, safety risk for others
Who is the expert on an individual's accommodation needs?
The individual.
How might you as a CYC ensure IASR standards are met in an education milieu?
Ensure IEPs are followed, ensure students with disability can access the space / address physical barriers.
How can you address discrimination?
Address personal biases, advocate, design with accessibility in mind.
Which takes priority: The AODA or the OHRC?
OHRC
TRUE OR FALSE: Drug addiction is not considered a disability.
FALSE!
Name how a PHYSICAL barrier might prevent someone from accessing one of the key service industries.
Grocery store isles that do not fit wheelchairs, lack of sidewalks to get to bus stops, only have info in a single format.
If the AODA DID NOT exist, what would happen?
Businesses would not have standards to abide by for accommodating individuals with disabilities.