UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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What is the year when the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was formally adopted?

2006

Which country introduced the Disability Discrimination Act in 1992?

Australia

What is the name of the legislation that Ontario introduced in 2005 to promote accessibility?

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Why is existing legislation viewed as reactive?

Because it is only applied after someone has been discriminated against Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern regarding the existing disability legislation?

It is ineffective Signup and view all the answers

Which provinces in Canada have provincial disability legislation?

Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the consultation on access legislation by Employment and Social Development Canada between July 2016 and February 2017?

The consultation is now closed Signup and view all the answers

Which province in Canada most recently passed a disability legislation?

Nova Scotia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)?

To achieve accessibility standards for people with physical and mental disabilities to all public establishments by 2025 Signup and view all the answers

According to the AODA, which of the following is NOT one of the accessibility standards being implemented in stages?

Healthcare Standard Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Customer Service Standard under the AODA?

To ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities to obtain, use and benefit from goods and services Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) legislation?

Both public and private institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the target year for achieving accessibility standards for people with physical and mental disabilities to all public establishments in Ontario?

2025 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the proposed legislation that aims to make British Columbia more accessible to people with disabilities?

Barrier-Free BC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Accessible Canada Act?

Prohibiting discrimination based on disability Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the accessibility standards developed under the Accessible Canada Act?

To set out requirements for organizations to follow to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Government of Canada in developing accessibility regulations under the Accessible Canada Act?

To work with stakeholders and people with disabilities to create new accessibility regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the compliance and enforcement measures under the Accessible Canada Act?

To ensure organizations follow the accessibility standards and regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Accessible Canada Act in terms of accessibility?

To create a barrier-free Canada Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of international legislation that protects the rights of people with disabilities?

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the Accessible Canada Act for Canadians?

Benefits everyone in Canada, especially people with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Accessible Canada Act and the Canadian Human Rights Act?

The Accessible Canada Act builds on the Canadian Human Rights Act Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2006
Ensures full and equal enjoyment of all human rights for persons with disabilities
Major step towards ensuring full participation and equal opportunity for all

National Legislation

United States: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enacted in 1990
Ireland: Disability Act introduced in 2005
Australia: Disability Discrimination Act implemented in 1992

Canadian Legislation

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) introduced in 2005
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) introduced in 2001
Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) became law in 2013
Nova Scotia Accessibility Act (Bill 59) passed in 2017

Provincial Legislation

Ontario: AODA and ODA
Manitoba: AMA
Nova Scotia: Accessibility Act
British Columbia: currently engaging in consultation process for a British Columbians with Disabilities Act (Barrier-Free BC)

Examples of Existing Legislation

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Purpose: achieve accessibility standards for people with physical and mental disabilities by 2025
Scope: includes both public and private institutions
Five accessibility standards:
- Customer Service Standard
- Information and Communications Standard
- Transportation Standard
- Employment Standard
- Design of Public Spaces Standard

Accessible Canada Act

Passed by parliament on June 21, 2019
Focuses on prohibition of discrimination based on disability
Aims to benefit everyone in Canada, especially persons with disabilities, by creating a barrier-free Canada
Gives the Government of Canada authority to work with stakeholders and persons with disabilities to create new accessibility regulations

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