Discrimination against people based on their abilities (mental, emotional, physical, etc.) and productivity, often leading to barriers that prevent them from accessing resources and opportunities.
A law passed in 2019 aimed at making Canada free of barriers by January 1, 2040, focusing on removing obstacles in areas like employment.
The ability to use programs, services, and environments without facing barriers when needed.
A person who is not on the autism spectrum.
A type of autism that affects social skills and communication.
A lifelong condition that affects how people think, perceive the world, and interact with others.
A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, including episodes of depression and high energy.
A necessary job requirement that must be met to perform a specific job safely and effectively.
A significant Canadian court case that established the need for employers to remove workplace barriers and accommodate employees facing difficulties.
A state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.
A part of Canada’s Constitution since 1982 that protects individual rights and freedoms, with some limits allowed by law.
A law since 1977 that protects people in Canada from discrimination in federal workplaces and services.
Any condition that limits a person's ability to participate fully in society, whether it's physical, mental, or otherwise.
The responsibility to change policies or practices that discriminate against people based on characteristics like race, disability, or gender.
A condition that affects motor skills and coordination.
A learning disorder that makes it hard to read and spell.
A learning disorder that affects understanding numbers and math.
A law since 1995 that aims to ensure all Canadians have equal access to jobs, especially for marginalized groups.
A form of discrimination that includes unwanted behavior that offends or humiliates someone.
Language that emphasizes a person’s disability or condition, often used by those with disabilities.
Efforts to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
A way of understanding how different aspects of identity (like race, gender, and disability) combine to create unique experiences of privilege or discrimination.
Hiding mental health symptoms to fit in with others.
A strong reaction to overwhelming feelings or sensory input, resulting in a loss of control.
Differences in brain functioning that are not considered typical.
Recognizing that there are many ways for people to think and learn, and that no one way is better than another.
Language that focuses on the individual rather than their disability.
Advantages that people have in society because of their social identities, often experienced as a lack of barriers.
A program that helps workers who are coming back from illness or injury find suitable jobs, including support and accommodations.
Negative beliefs and attitudes about people with disabilities or mental health issues.
An internal response to being overwhelmed that can make someone feel unresponsive or numb.
A condition that affects a person’s ability to control their use of drugs or alcohol.
A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements and sounds called tics.
An international treaty adopted in 2006 to protect the rights of people with disabilities worldwide.
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