Discrimination against disabled people
Where can kids learn this type of behavior?
Often They learn this type of behavior from someone else. Such as teachers, parents, friends, even random strangers, etc…
Do women get less medical care then men? If so why?
Research shows that in general, women get worse medical care than men. Diseases that affect women more than men aren’t as well researched.
What do we have to change?
We need to stop discrimination. Discrimination can be because of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
Que veux dire le terme discrimination?
Selon la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne, «La discrimination est une action ou une décision qui a pour effet de traiter de manière négative une personne en raison, par exemple, de sa race, de son âge ou de sa déficience.»
Comment pouvons-nous prévenir la discrimination?
Il faut encourager notre entourage à accepter, à valoriser et à apprécier les personnes différentes de nous.
What are some situations people experience discrimination not including health issues?
Some other situations people experience discrimination are:
During Employment
Access to social and educational services
During child custody cases
Problems with insurance companies
When renting property
How are individuals who are discriminated against effected?
Discrimination can make people poorer and can cause depression, anxiety, psychological stress and much more.
Define change?
To make (someone or something) different from what is was before.
Comment se nomme l'ouvrage que les spécialistes de la santé mentale (psychologues et psychiatres) utilisent pour évaluer leurs patients?
Le manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-5).
En anglais, l'abbréviation du DSM est Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Combien de motifs de discrimination existe-t-il? Nommez-en quelques-uns.
Il existe 14 motifs de discrimination selon la Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse:
What is one of the main reasons someone discriminates?
Some reasons are that people think of other people as weird or abnormal or they can be uncomfortable around them.
How does discrimination restrict people with disabilities in everyday life?
People with disabilities get discriminated against every day. For example, they are mostly not allowed to be included in school and work, to vote, to participate in sport, to let or not get medical treatment and to open a bank account or to inherit or buy a house.
Name 3 ways you can change discrmination in the world?
Employ People with Disabilities
Make Disability Representation good in public
teach Disability History in School Promote Social Inclusion in Schools
Like, Follow, subscribe, to Actors with Disabilities in Mainstream Media
give College Scholarships to Athletes with Disabilities
Make Air Travel Accessible for people with physical disabilities.
Acknowledge that Police Brutality Occurs on People with Disabilities
Realize that People with disabilities are Humans too
There are many more ways to help with disability discrimination.
Combien de niveaux de sévérité le spectre de l'autisme possède t-il?
Il existe 3 niveaux de sévérité:
Niveau 1: Nécessite du soutien
Niveau 2 : nécessite un soutien important
Niveau 3 : nécessite un soutien très important
Quelles sont certaines conséquences de la discrimination?
Problèmes d’accès aux services de santé, sociaux et éducatifs
Problèmes de garde des enfants
Problèmes avec les compagnies d'assurance
Problèmes avec les propriétaires
What can make a big impact on how you identify someone?
The environment you live in makes a big impact on how you think of others.
How many workers are comfortable talking about their medical issues?
Only about one in five workers were completely comfortable talking about their medical issues.
How can we reduce stigma?
Research shows that knowing or having contact with someone with mental illness is one of the best ways to take away stigma. People speaking out and sharing their stories can have a positive impact. When we know someone with mental illness, it becomes less scary and more relatable.
L’autisme peut avoir un impact sur plusieurs facteurs. Quels sont-ils?
L'autisme peut avoir des conséquences sur la communication, les émotions et le comportement.
Quelle charte interdit la discrimination au Québec et quelles sont les actions interdites?
La discrimination est interdite au Québec par la Charte des droits et libertés de la personne.
C'est interdit de:
Traiter une personne différemment en raison de son handicap
Faire des commentaires offensants et répétés liés à un handicap
Name 2 ways people can discriminate against people with disabilities?
It can happen when people specifically exclude people with disabilities from getting extra stuff.
Discrimination can also happen when people won't let people with disabilities get involved because of extra burdens without a real reason. For example not allowing them to play sports.
Discrimination can also happen “indirectly” such as telling someone then they tell someone else and so on. It can be passed through another person or organization.
etc...
There are many celebrities who have shared their stories about their health problems such as?
Demi Lovato, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Michael Phelps, Taraji P, Henson and Lady Gaga and many more have shared their stories of health challenges.
What is the strongest way to reduce discrimination in the world?
Research shows that knowing or having contact with someone with mental illness is one of the best ways to reduce stigma and hence, discrimination.
Y a-t-il une journée dédiée à la sensibilisation de l'autisme ? Si oui, comment s'appelle t-elle?
Y a-t-il une journée désignée à la sensibilisation des personnes handicapées ? Si oui, comment s'appelle t-elle?
Le 2 avril est désigné comme la Journée mondiale de sensibilisation à l'autisme par l’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies.
De plus, le 3 décembre marque la Journée internationale des personnes handicapées.
Quel est le pourcentage de la population canadienne en situation de handicap?
Environ 22 % de la population au Canada est en situation de handicap, donc approximativement une personne sur cinq.