Matching Pairs Managing Diversity Vocabulary Online version Match the term to its correct definition. by Rochelle Huppe 1 Support Person 2 Accessible Formats 3 Disability 4 The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) 5 Accommodations 6 Reasonable Accommodations 7 Accessibility Coordinator 8 Service Animal 9 Accessibility 10 Barriers 11 Persons with disabilities 12 Duty to Accommodate 13 American Sign Language (ASL) 14 Universal Design A person accompanying a person with a disability to help with communication, mobility, personal care or medical needs, or to access goods or services. Information provided in a way that is accessible to people with disabilities. Examples: large print, recorded audio or Braille instead of standard printed material. A point person who liaises with senior management and provides consultation services to staff in their organization. A wide range of modifications or adjustments to meet the needs of persons in a respectful manner. Usually simple and inexpensive, reasonable accommodations consider the needs of persons or groups who have characteristics protected under The Human Rights Code (Manitoba), such as a disability. – a condition that limits a person’s daily activities. A person may have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their participation on an equal basis with others. It may temporarily or permanently affect mobility, dexterity (use of hands), vision, hearing, communication, understanding or mental health. Related to this legislation – obstacles that limit access and prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in society. Most are not intentional. They usually arise because the needs of people with disabilities are not considered from the beginning. Interpreters use hand gestures and physical expression to translate spoken words into “sign language” for persons who are Deaf. It is common to English-speaking North Americans. In Quebec another form of sign language is used (LSQ). Refers to making things safer, easier, and more convenient for everyone. It involves a broad range of design concepts – including design of products, spaces and environments – to provide access in a way that respects all (dis)abilities. The requirement established by The Human Rights Code (Manitoba) to remove barriers up to the point of undue hardship. Related to this legislation, it means giving people of all abilities opportunities to participate fully in everyday life. It refers to the ability to access and benefit from a system, service, product or environment. Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, communication or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation on an equal basis with others. Provincial legislation introduced to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. Standards will be developed in five key areas of daily living. These standards will outline specific measures to be taken by public sector and private sector organizations. Changes will result in improved accessibility for all Manitobans, regardless of (dis)abilities. Arrangements made to allow persons with disabilities to participate or benefit equally. There is no set formula for accommodating people with disabilities; the person involved must be consulted. Examples: healthy snacks at events accommodate individuals with dietary needs; flexible hours accommodate employees whose schedules are affected by homecare duties or medication. An animal (typically a dog) trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability.
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