Q&A on the duty to accommodate
Webinar Information
Q&A on the duty to accommodate
March 18, 2014 at 11:00 am
60 minutes
Accommodation rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Q&A on the duty to accommodate
March 18, 2014 at 11:00 am
60 minutes
Accommodation rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Accommodation rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Toronto – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a new policy statement explaining the purpose and importance of the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code (Code).
From: Duty to Accommodate
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission invites you to a “Talking about Human Rights” online event: Webinar question and answer session on Human rights and the duty to accommodate
The Ontario Human Rights Code recognizes the importance of creating a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person, so that each person can contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community and the Province. The Code guarantees the right to equal treatment in education, without discrimination on the ground of disability, as part of the protection for equal treatment in services.
This Policy replaces the Guidelines on accessible education (2004).
From: Annual report 2012-2013 - Rights, Partners, Action!
Over the past year, we have continued to release our e-learning programs in multiple languages, adding Vietnamese and Portuguese to English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Italian and Korean. We continue to improve our HR 101 module, and are working on new modules that will offer an overview of key human rights issues:
From: Annual report 2013-2014: OHRC Today
Many human rights advances start with the personal touch – with a conversation. In 2013-14, we met with and spoke with groups across Ontario. Whether it was a speech, talking on a panel, presenting a training seminar or hosting an event, we worked hard to send the message that the OHRC is a partner and resource for all Ontarians.
Chief Commissioner Barbara Hall met with groups or made presentations at over 45 events. Highlights included:
Toronto - The Ontario Human Rights Commission is launching Human Rights 101, the first in a series of eLearning modules on human rights. Developed with assistance from the New Media Studies Program at the University of Toronto Scarborough and input from community stakeholders, Human Rights 101 users will be able to learn about human rights information from anywhere they have internet access. Created to be accessible to a wide range of users, students, office or factory workers, employers or those new to Canada will be able to get information on human rights history, principles, legislation and policies at the click of a button any time of the day.