Disabled persons have the same rights to be included in society as anybody else. Everyone should have equal opportunities and equal access. Disabled women, girls, and children are to be…Continue readingUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Date of publication: 2019 Summary This resource provided by the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) focuses on discrimination based on disability and the duty…Continue readingDiscrimination based on Disability and the Duty to Accommodate: Information for Employers
Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s webpage on “Grounds of Discrimination: Definitions and Scope of Protection” provides essential information and guidance…Continue readingOntario Human Rights Commission: Grounds of Discrimination – Definitions and Scope of Protection
Source: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is a piece of…Continue readingAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Type of resource: Article Summary “The Accessibility for Manitobans Act: How does this law impact your business?” is an article provided by the…Continue readingThe Accessibility for Manitobans Act: How does this law impact your business?
Source: Government of British Columbia Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act is legislation in British Columbia, Canada, aimed at supporting individuals with…Continue readingEmployment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Not listed Type of resource: Government publication Summary This resource provided by the Government of Canada focuses on employment equity…Continue readingEmployment Equity Act
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Bill C-81/Accessible Canada Act was introduced in the House of Commons on June 20, 2018 Type of resource: Government publication…Continue readingAccessible Canada Act
Source: Brock University, Co-op, Career Experiential Education Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Fall 2018 Summary There are many employment-related misconceptions about people with disabilities. These myths can result in…Continue readingMyths About Hiring People With Disabilities
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: October 16, 2019 Type of resource: Government publication Summary The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a legal document…Continue readingCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms