General
How can you ensure all employees are well aware of accessibility policies and procedures
Communicate it in a variety of ways that reach all levels of management as well as staff
What province in Canada was first to adopt mandatory accessibility standards?
Ontario
What are some basic workplace accommodations?
Ramps, accessible washrooms, work specific accommodations
name 3 of the 7 Communicate accessibility policies
newsletters, emails, memos, websites, bulletin boards, staff meetings, one-on-one conversations
How is diversity helpful in the workplace?
Offers a holistic approach to business decisions as well as provides a well thought out answer (takes into account the various perspectives)
What is the acronym for the accessibility laws in Ontario?
AODA (Accessibility for Ontarions with Disability Act)
what mental health support are workplaces now providing?
flexible hours, reduced hours, modified job duties, training and supervision modifications
What are the 3 categories stated in the presentation to create a welcoming workplace?
Physical accessibility, Attitudinal Awareness, Technology
This point potentially limits the accommodations needed in order to satisfy needs of the employee
Undue Hardship
How many Canadians ages 15+ have a disability?
6 million
What is the goal of the Canadian Opportunities Fund
to build an inclusive workforce, and allow everyone to achieve their full potential without barriers
What is technological accessibility, and what does it help with?
Tools that can be used successfully by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities
Helps, Reduce legal cost, operational cost and improve productivity
Cost, outside sources of funding and health and safety requirements
What are the 3 principle of accommodation factors?
Dignity, Individualization, and Inclusion
what percent of unemployed people with physical disabilities reported employment barriers and an inaccessible workplace
1/3
Name and give the definition of 2 attitudinal awarenesses.
Inferiority, Stereotypes, Ignorance, Pity, Stereo types, Backlash,Denial, Fear,Hero Worship.