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Systemic barrier
a barrier embedded in the social or administrative structures of an organization, including the physical accessibility of an organization, organizational policies, practices and decision-making proce [..]
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Historical disadvantage
disadvantage resulting from historic patterns of institutionalized and other forms of systemic discrimination, sometimes legalized social, political, cultural, ethnic, religious and economic discrimi [..]
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West Indian
a person from the West Indies or of West Indian descent from countries such as Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
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Indian status
a person’s legal status as an ”Indian,” as defined by the Indian Act (see Status Indian).
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ableism
attitudes in society that devalue and limit the potential of persons with disabilities. People with disabilities are assumed to be less worthy of respect and consideration, less able to contribute an [..]
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Aboriginal peoples
a collective name for the original people of North America and their descendants. The Canadian Constitution (the Constitution Act, 1982) recognizes three groups of Aboriginal Peoples – First Nations, [..]
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accessibility
a general term for the degree of ease that something (e.g., device, service, physical environment and information) can be accessed, used and enjoyed by persons with disabilities. The term implies con [..]
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accessible
does not have obstacles for people with disabilities – something that can be easily reached or obtained; facility that can be easily entered; information that is easy to access.
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Adaptive technologies
products that help people (primarily people with vision, hearing, mobility or other disabilities) who cannot use regular versions of products.
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Adverse Impact
having a harmful result. Sometimes treating everyone the same will have a negative effect on some people.
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