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Which of the following best describes the focus of the social model of disability?
Which of the following best describes the focus of the social model of disability?
- Emotional consequences for individuals with disabilities.
- Social disadvantages experienced due to impairment. (correct)
- Individual impairments and limitations experienced by a person.
- Medical interventions to correct impairments.
What is a key limitation of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) mentioned?
What is a key limitation of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) mentioned?
- Inadequate funding for housing.
- Lack of coverage for assistive devices.
- Loss of benefits following marriage or cohabitation. (correct)
- Restrictions on educational opportunities.
Which Act, passed in 1985, is designed to protect human rights in Canada?
Which Act, passed in 1985, is designed to protect human rights in Canada?
- The Canadian Human Rights Act. (correct)
- Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- Employment Equity Act.
What is meant by the term 'renovictions' in the context of housing crises?
What is meant by the term 'renovictions' in the context of housing crises?
According to Canadian data, which demographic trend is observed regarding disability rates?
According to Canadian data, which demographic trend is observed regarding disability rates?
Which of the following supports is designed to allow parents to leave money to their adult child with a disability without affecting the child's eligibility for government benefits?
Which of the following supports is designed to allow parents to leave money to their adult child with a disability without affecting the child's eligibility for government benefits?
What is the primary focus of the individual/medical model of disability?
What is the primary focus of the individual/medical model of disability?
Which of the following is NOT an economic support for people with disabilities?
Which of the following is NOT an economic support for people with disabilities?
What aspect of disability did Shuey et al. emphasize in their research?
What aspect of disability did Shuey et al. emphasize in their research?
Which legislation was enacted in 1986 to promote fairness in employment?
Which legislation was enacted in 1986 to promote fairness in employment?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was enacted in which year?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was enacted in which year?
Which model of disability asserts that societal barriers and attitudes, rather than individual impairments, are the primary factors that disable individuals?
Which model of disability asserts that societal barriers and attitudes, rather than individual impairments, are the primary factors that disable individuals?
An individual requires modifications to their workplace to accommodate their disability. Which legislation is most relevant to ensuring these accommodations are provided?
An individual requires modifications to their workplace to accommodate their disability. Which legislation is most relevant to ensuring these accommodations are provided?
A person is denied housing due to their disability. Which of the following protects them?
A person is denied housing due to their disability. Which of the following protects them?
Which scenario exemplifies a challenge faced by parents with disabilities, as highlighted in the course materials?
Which scenario exemplifies a challenge faced by parents with disabilities, as highlighted in the course materials?
Which of the following is a key focus of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) in relation to disability?
Which of the following is a key focus of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) in relation to disability?
Which type of benefit is offered by employers to provide income replacement for employees who are temporarily unable to work due to illness or injury?
Which type of benefit is offered by employers to provide income replacement for employees who are temporarily unable to work due to illness or injury?
How might societal understanding of social policy and law lead to better solutions for social problems?
How might societal understanding of social policy and law lead to better solutions for social problems?
A building owner decides to install a ramp to make their building more accessible. This is an example of addressing which model of disability?
A building owner decides to install a ramp to make their building more accessible. This is an example of addressing which model of disability?
What is the purpose of tax deductions as an economic support for people with disabilities?
What is the purpose of tax deductions as an economic support for people with disabilities?
Flashcards
ODSP limitations
ODSP limitations
Limitations where Ontario Disability Support Program benefits are lost due to marriage or cohabitation.
Renovictions
Renovictions
Evicting tenants under the guise of renovations.
Individual/Medical Model of Disability
Individual/Medical Model of Disability
A way of viewing disability that focuses on impairment and limitations, and the emotional impact on individuals.
Social Model of Disability
Social Model of Disability
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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Canadian Human Rights Act
Canadian Human Rights Act
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Employment Equity Act
Employment Equity Act
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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
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Henson Trust
Henson Trust
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Employment Insurance benefits
Employment Insurance benefits
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Study Notes
- The Ontario Disability Support Program has limitations, such as loss of benefits upon marriage or cohabitation.
- "Renovictions" contribute to the housing crisis.
- Disability varies in severity, age of onset, and duration (Shuey et al).
- The individual/medical model focuses on impairment/limitations and the emotional consequences for individuals.
- The social model focuses on disability rather than impairment, stating it involves the social disadvantages experienced because of an impairment.
- Protections include the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982), the Canadian Human Rights Act (1985), the Employment Equity Act (1986), and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (2005).
- Disability increases with age in Canada, and women experience higher rates of disability.
- Economic supports include the Ontario Disability Support Program, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), tax deductions, and employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Private benefits, Henson trusts (for parents wanting to leave money to their adult child with a disability), and Employment Insurance benefits are also economic supports.
- Challenges are faced by parents with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
- Understanding social problems, policies, and laws will lead to better social problem solutions, involving policy makers, researchers, activists, politicians, charitable organizations and their volunteers, voters, and all Canadians interested in social justice.
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