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Disability: (as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code 10(1) and “because of disability” means for the reason that the person has or has had, or is believed to have or have had)

• any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical coordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device,
• a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability,
• a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language,
• a mental disorder, or
• an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997

Dignity: the customer maintains his or her self-respect and the respect of other people. Dignified service means not treating persons with disabilities as an afterthought or forcing them to accept lesser service, quality or convenience.*

Independence: ensuring people are able to do things on their own without unnecessary help, or interference from others.*

Integration: providing service in a way that allows the person with a disability to benefit from others.*

Equal Opportunity: having the same chances, options, benefits and results as others. In the case of services, it means that persons with disabilities have the same opportunity as others to benefit from the way you provide goods and services.*

杏吧原创 AODA Advisory Committee: comprised of senior leadership representing all areas of the College with the responsibility development and implementation of accessibility strategy including, initiatives, policies and plans in the fulfillment of the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and related regulations.

Review/Revise Date: July 1, 2015
* Source: Council of Ontario Universities