Reasonable Accommodations
Disability
Duty to Accommodate
Accessibility Coordinator
Support Person
Universal Design
Accessibility
American Sign Language (ASL)
Barriers
Accommodations
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA)
Service Animal
Persons with disabilities
Accessible Formats
The requirement established by The Human Rights Code (Manitoba) to remove barriers up to the point of undue hardship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An animal (typically a dog) trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability.
A point person who liaises with senior management and provides consultation services to staff in their organization.
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).
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.
Information provided in a way that is accessible to people with disabilities. Examples: large print, recorded audio or Braille instead of standard printed material.
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.
A person accompanying a person with a disability to help with communication, mobility, personal care or medical needs, or to access goods or services.
– 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.
