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Accommodation and medical documentation: New …

WEBToronto – On February 1, following the launch of its updated Policy on ableism and discrimination based on disability, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) will …

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Combatting anti-Indigenous discrimination in healthcare

WEBOntario Human Rights Commission, 180 Dundas St W, Suite 900, Toronto, ON M7A 2G5. or scan and email it to: [email protected]. Personal Experience Survey – …

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Ableism, negative attitudes, stereotypes and stigma (fact sheet)

WEBAll of these concepts are interrelated. Negative attitudes, stereotypes and stigma toward people with mental health disabilities or addictions are often rooted in an “ableist” belief …

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The HRBA Framework – A how-to for health and human service …

WEBUnder the Municipal Act, 2001, municipalities have broad powers to pass bylaws (subject to certain limits) on matters such as housing, health, safety and well-being of the …

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Human rights and mental health (fact sheet)

WEBThe Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code) provides for equal rights and opportunities, and freedom from discrimination. The Code recognizes the dignity and worth of every person …

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Age discrimination and healthcare (fact sheet)

WEBUnder the Ontario Human Rights Code, older persons have the right to be free from discrimination in health care. This right applies to health care services and facilities …

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Part B: What we heard

WEBStigma” is a term used to capture a number of different concepts relating to mental health and addictions. Link and Phelan define stigma in terms of, “the convergence of …

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Mental health profiling (fact sheet) Ontario Human Rights …

WEBMental health profiling is any action taken for reasons of safety, security or public protection that relies on stereotypes about a person’s mental health or addiction instead of on …

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2. What is disability

WEBThe term “disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions. A disability may have been present at birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. Section 10 of the …

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Duty to accommodate Ontario Human Rights Commission

WEBDuty to accommodate. In some circumstances, the nature or degree of a person's disability may preclude that individual from performing the essential duties of a job. Subsection 17 …

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List of supports Ontario Human Rights Commission

WEBOntario – Find Mental Health Support. Telephone: 1-866-797-0000. Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Government of Canada. Government of …

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17. Preventing and responding to discrimination

WEBThe ultimate responsibility for maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment rests with employers, housing providers, service providers and other …

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Human rights, mental health and addiction disabilities (brochure)

WEBThe Code recognizes the dignity and worth of every person in Ontario. It applies to employment, housing, goods, facilities and services, contracts, and membership in …

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Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health …

WEBA “psychosocial disability” refers to both mental health issues and addictions. The World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry (WNUSP) has adopted this term as a …

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Questions and Answers

WEBThe OHRC has developed a series of questions and answers for understanding your human rights and obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. These questions and answers …

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Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities

WEB3. Scope of application 3.1 Education is a “service” under the Code. Section 1 of the Code guarantees the right to equal treatment in services, without discrimination on the ground …

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Specific issues facing older persons

WEBThe Discussion Paper identifies a number of problems facing older workers. These include assumptions that older workers are less ambitious, hardworking and dynamic and are …

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5. Ableism, negative attitudes, stereotypes and stigma

WEBAn “ableist” belief system often underlies negative attitudes, stereotypes and stigma toward people with psychosocial disabilities. “Ableism” refers to attitudes in society that devalue …

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16. Consent and capacity Ontario Human Rights Commission

WEB16. Consent and capacity. Many people with psychosocial disabilities do not have difficulty with decision-making capacity. However, there may be times in a person’s life when, due …

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