[147], An education provider will not be able to argue persuasively that providing accommodation would cause undue hardship if it has not taken steps to explore accommodation solutions, and otherwise fulfil the procedural component of the duty to accommodate.[148]. [5] And, in 2017, we published With learning in mind,[6] an inquiry report on systemic barriers to academic accommodation for post-secondary students with mental health disabilities. [79] In written submissions to the OHRC (June 2017), Colleges Ontario and the Council of Ontario Universities described many of the challenges they are facing due to the increase in the numbers of requests for mental health supports and services from students. Bd. D/496, 2005 ABQB 58; Duliunas, supra note 268 at para. [196] Allen v. Ottawa (City), 2011 HRTO 344 (CanLII) and Kelly v. CultureLink Settlement Services, 2010 HRTO 977 (CanLII). [117] Sometimes a single remark or action can be so severe or substantial that it results in a poisoned environment. Barriers must be prevented or removed so that students with disabilities are provided with equal opportunities to access and benefit from their environment and face the same duties and requirements as everyone else, with dignity and without impediment. An education provider can determine whether modifying or waiving a health or safety requirement creates a significant risk by considering: In evaluating the seriousness or significance of risk, consider the following factors: If the potential harm is minor and not very likely to occur, the risk should not be considered serious. The most appropriate accommodation is one that most: An accommodation will be considered appropriate if it will result in equal opportunity to attain the same level of performance, or to enjoy the same level of benefits and privileges enjoyed by others, or if it is proposed or adopted to achieve equal opportunity, and meets the students disability-related needs. Scolaire, (1993), 19 C.H.R.R. [321] See Longuepe, supra note 144; Fisher, supra note 193. Students and teachers became concerned about her well-being. Different effects of a disability and different learning styles may call for different approaches.[154]. 1347 (Gen Div.). In keeping with its mandate to address systemic discrimination, the OHRC sought to spread the positive results achieved at one university to all public colleges and universities in Ontario. [211] To this end, an individualized assessment will be necessary. The key is the control or power that the collateral or indirect respondent had over the claimant and the principal respondent. The administration believed that she might have an undisclosed mental health disability that required accommodation, and approached her to talk about her behaviour. At the primary and secondary levels, for instance, there is a statutory right to education for all children. In most of these cases, the waiting lists for these assessments were over a year and as a result many of the students did not attend school for many months.[177], In a 2016 report, Ontarios Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth stated, Families reported paying up to $3,000 out of their own pockets for independent psychological assessments because they couldnt stand watching their children struggling while they waited for a diagnosis through the school. Under the Code, every student with a disability is entitled to accommodation up to the point of undue hardship. D/1 (T.D.P.Q. For example, on-campus graffiti mocking people with mental health disabilities can create a poisoned environment, but would not likely meet the legal test for harassment which generally requires the occurrence of more than one incident, and that the behaviour be directed at a specific individual. The principles of respect for dignity, individualization, and inclusion and full participation apply both to the substance of an accommodation and to the accommodation process. At the post-secondary level, data collected could include lengths of time taken to provide accommodations, length of time it takes students with disabilities to complete their programs, number of students with a disability who leave their programs before graduating, etc. This product is public domain. The focus should be on how the students education program can be planned to facilitate a successful transition to their goals after secondary school. [342] Also, they advance a progressive understanding of the rights set out in the Code. Generally, if a member is released before completing a term of service and does not receive the education award, that term counts as one of the terms served. The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award can only be used to repay the qualified student loans listed below: You must use the Education Award within a seven year period. Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179 The student makes the request as soon as she is able, saying that she missed the exam because of being hospitalized for a disability. [279] In employment, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that requests for a person with autism to undergo a psychiatric examination after asking for a leave of absence because of workplace harassment was in itself a form of harassment. The podcasts also provide useful study tools for students with a range of learning styles and preferences, in preparation for exams, etc. Access delayed, is access denied. In L.B., supra note 25, the HRTO stated at para. All three and four years olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early years entitlement, or nursery funding, a week, Information about the 2021 Early Years Foundation Foundation Stage and a toolkit for providers, Information for Early Years staff and parents. [219] See Moore, supra note 4 at para. Plans should be revised as the individuals needs evolve, or the educational institution changes. In some cases, students with disabilities have been unable to gain equal access to education because of ambiguous or vague medical notes that do not provide enough information to allow for appropriate accommodations to be meaningfully implemented. Education providers should also take steps to educate students about human rights and implement strategies to prevent discrimination and harassment. When developing institutional policies and practices, education providers need to be mindful of their responsibilities under the Code. Respect for dignity includes being considered as a whole person, not merely in relation to ones disability. [333] For more information on data collection, see the OHRCs guide: Count me in! The OHRCs policies and guidelines set standards for how individuals, employers, service providers and policy-makers should act to ensure compliance with the Code. [272] In such situations, the education provider must be able to clearly justify why the information is needed. [251] Even if an education provider has not been formally advised of a disability, the perception of such a disability will engage the protection of the Code. autism) in the Guide's definitions of the five categories of exceptionalities is not intended to exclude any other medical condition that may result in learning difficulties, such as (but not limited to) Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia Syndrome. She and her parents contacted the universitys academic admissions office and asked for the decision to be reconsidered, stating that the university should not consider her transcripts in their eligibility assessment because, due to her disability, the grades were not reflective of her true abilities. For more information, see the OHRCs Policy position on medical documentation to be provided when a disability-related request is made. Alternative accommodation (which would be less than ideal) might be next on the continuum when the most appropriate accommodation is not feasible. Scope of application4. No. [44] This is consistent with Hinze v. Great Blue Heron Casino, 2011 HRTO 93 (CanLII) [Hinze], in which the HRTO stated that the definition of disability extends to the actual or perceived possibility that a person may develop a disability in the future. analyse our traffic. [83] An Act to protect anaphylactic pupils, 2005 S.O. [247] See, for example, Ravi DeSouza v. 1469328 Ontario Inc., 2008 HRTO 23 (CanLII). [277], Where a students needs are unclear, they may be asked for additional medical information or an independent medical assessment. Share sensitive 70; R. v. Hape, [2007] 2 SCR 292, 2007 SCC 26 (CanLII), at para. [116] See George v. 1735475 Ontario Limited 2017 HRTO 761, at paras. Other related service providers that are captured by the Code, and therefore responsible for accommodating disability-related needs, include daycare providers, after-care programs, etc. [311] Anticipated hardships caused by proposed accommodations should not be sustained if based only on speculative or unsubstantiated concern that certain adverse consequences might or could result if the person is accommodated.[312]. Each child is entitled to the opportunity to develop their unique abilities and talents. The Ministry of Education reports that In the 2014/2015 school year (the most recent figures available), more than 178,500students were identified by an IPRC as exceptional pupils. make accommodation needs known to the best of their ability, preferably in writing, so that the education provider can make the requested accommodation, answer questions or provide information about relevant restrictions or limitations, including information from medical and health care professionals, take part in discussions about possible accommodation solutions, co-operate with any experts whose assistance is required to manage the accommodation process or when information is needed that is unavailable to the student with a disability, work with the education provider on an ongoing basis to manage the accommodation process. Transition planning will also be appropriate in situations where students are transferring from one type of educational setting to another.[229]. 116; Gamache #2, supra note 175 at para. Strategies will include assessing, and where necessary, reassessing and modifying any accommodations that are already in place for the student, and/or providing or arranging for additional supports. 108). The Utah Parent Center is the federally funded Parent Training and Information Center for the state of Utah. [104] Janzen v. Platy Enterprises Ltd., [1989] 2 S.C.R. For example, making reasonable changes to institutional practices or obtaining grants or subsidies can offset the expense of accommodation. [26] This means that where there is an inconsistency between the Code and the Education Act, the Code will prevail. [282], If the student does not agree to provide additional medical information, and the education provider can show that this information is needed, the student could be found to not have taken part in the accommodation process and the education provider would likely be relieved of further responsibility. In Mercier, supra note 44 at para. These resources could also aid them at school. H328R180005. (Medical Form Grievance), [2008] O.L.A.A. See also: Mellon v. Canada (Human Resources Development), 2006 CHRT 3 (CanLII) [Mellon] at para.100. In its 2017 Annual Report, People for Education wrote that 61% of elementary principals and 50% of secondary principals report insufficient access to psychologists to meet the needs of their students. For example, in Gaisiner, supra note 25 at para. [151] See Law v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [1999] 1 SCR 497 (SCC), (CanLII), at para. The right to equal treatment and the duty to accommodate exist for publicly funded and privately funded[39] early childhood pre-schools (i.e. For American cases dealing with food allergies, see Ridley School District v. No. in education awards earned by AmeriCorps members to pay for college, education awards paid annually to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). [115] Similarly, an education providers failure to address a situation of harassment may also amount to a poisoned environment: see McKinnon v. Ontario (Ministry of Correctional Services), [1998] O.H.R.B.I.D. In addition to putting the pamphlet online, it consults with disability groups to explore other ways to achieve maximum accessibility. In that case, the Court recognized that [b]y placing the emphasis on human dignity, respect, and the right to equality rather than a simple biomedical condition, this approach recognizes that the attitudes of society and its members often contribute to the idea or perception of a handicap. In fact, a person may have no limitations in everyday activities other than those created by prejudice and stereotypes. (at para. 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Services which are designed to assist persons with disabilities in meeting their basic needs or improving their autonomy, independence and participation may in practice be implemented through an adversarial mindset, which assumes that those seeking services are attempting to game the system, or obtain benefits to which they are not entitled. Links to different websites we work closely with to bring you up-to-date and helpful information. [138] Noble, supra note 136 at paras. Accommodating a student with a disability in a timely way may be hindered by a lack of appropriate disability support services in the community to identify the students disability-related needs and limitations, or to assist with an accommodation. [222] Regulation 181/98 under the Education Act requires that IEPs include a transition plan for appropriate post-secondary school activities for students age 14 and over. [275] See www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news_centre/new-documentation-guidelines-accommodating-students-mental-health-disabilities, supra note 5. [134], There may be rare situations where a students behaviour, even where it is a manifestation of their disability, poses a health and safety risk to the student, other students, teachers and/or school staff. At all times, the emphasis must be on the individual students needs and not on the type of disability. at para. However, modifying or waiving health and safety requirements may create risks that have to be weighed against the student's right to equality. In 2003, the OHRC published The opportunity to succeed: Achieving barrier-free education for students with disabilities. [122] For detailed information on how to identify systemic discrimination, see section 4.1 of the OHRCs Policy and guidelines on racism and racial discrimination (2005) [Racism policy], available online at: www.ohrc.on.ca/sites/default/files/attachments/Policy_and_guidelines_on_racism_and_racial_discrimination.pdf. In some circumstances, the best way to ensure the equality of students with disabilities may be to provide separate or specialized services. [103] Reed, ibid. The CPIR Hub is user-centered to the core! Woolworth Co. (1982), 3 C.H.R.R. the degree to which a placement addresses health and safety issues, where applicable. advise the education provider of difficulties they may be experiencing in accessing educational services, including problems with arranged accommodations. In these instances, a student may have functional limitations associated with a disability that require accommodation even if a diagnosis has not yet been determined. Example: In one case, the HRTO stated, Idisagree with the assertion that in order to constitute a disability, the condition must have an aspect of permanence and persistence. In that case, the HRTO found that injuries resulting from a slip and fall that took almost three weeks to heal, and a miscarriage, both constituted disabilities within the meaning of the Code. However, both of these cases were decided under legislation that does not set out enumerated factors for undue hardship (Alberta, and British Columbia, respectively). [17] See section 9 of this policy on Undue hardship for more information. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. See Toronto District School Board, Facts, Selected School-Wide Structures: An Overview, Issue 9, December 2013 (TDSB) at 3; and, Toronto District School Board, Facts, Selected In-School Programs: An Overview, Issue 8, December 2013 (TDSB) at 3. In the rare case where an education provider can show that it legitimately needs more information about the students disability to make the accommodation (as opposed to just the needs related to the disability), it could ask for the nature of the students illness, condition or disability[267] (for example, is it a mental health disability, a physical disability, a learning disability? [323] Y.B., ibid. [67] Example adapted from Canadian Hearing Society, Canadian Hearing Societys Position Paper on Challenges and Issues Affecting Access to Post-Secondary Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, at 6; available online: www.chs.ca/position-paper-challenges-and-issues-affecting-access-post-secondary-education-deaf-and-hard-hearing (date retrieved: July 19, 2017). For example, students with disabilities in Ontarios French-language education system have reported difficulty accessing special education services and specialists in their language.[95]. Example: A student approaches his universitys disability office, saying that he feels depressed, and is unable to eat or sleep, which is having a negative effect on his ability to concentrate in class. On the other hand, if an education institution collects and analyzes data it may also show that discrimination or systemic barriers do not exist. Students with disabilities are a diverse group, and experience disability, impairment and societal barriers in many different ways. The people who work on the CPIR are not just advocates by professioneveryone on our team has a personal stake in the disability community as a parent, sibling, spouse, or otherwise. Read more about how to transfer your Education Award. See also General Motors of Canada Limited v. Johnson, 2013 ONCA 502 (CanLII). According to the Law Commission of Ontario: [Ableism] may be defined as a belief system, analogous to racism, sexism or ageism, that sees persons with disabilities as being less worthy of respect and consideration, less able to contribute and participate, or of less inherent value than others. Systemic discrimination can also overlap with other types of discrimination. best promotes inclusion and full participation. [141] See CLO, et al. how the student identifies their own needs, a history of formally identified disability, personal observations by the disability service professionals, relevant documentation from previous educational institutions. [158] See AODA Alliance Discussion Paper, supra note 32. The Supreme Court of Canada has said Stereotyping, like prejudice, is a disadvantaging attitude, but one that attributes characteristics to members of a group regardless of their actual capacities: Quebec (Attorney General) v. A, [2013] 1 SCR 61, 2013 SCC 5 (CanLII) at para. The objective component considers, from the point of view of a reasonable person, how such behaviour would generally be received. Creative design solutions, as part of a broader inclusive design strategy or in response to the needs of one student, can often avoid expensive capital outlay. Description/examples of unacceptable behaviour, such as: examples of harassment based on a ground listed in the, refusal to evaluate fairly based on a ground listed in the. D/353 (B.C.C.H.R. [9] The HRTOs 2015-2016 Annual Report indicates that disability was cited as a ground of discrimination in 55% of the applications filed within that period, making it by far the most cited ground of discrimination. There is no requirement that a student must object to the harassment at the time for a violation of the Code to exist, or for the student to claim their rights under the Code. Statistics Explained is an official Eurostat website presenting statistical topics in an easily understandable way. Under the Code, education providers have a legal duty to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities who are adversely affected by a requirement, rule or standard. See: www.archdisabilitylaw.ca/sites/all/files/Media%20Release%20-%20Ontario%E2%80%99s%20Education%20System%20is%20Failing%20Students%20with%20 The OHRCs policies reflect its interpretation of the Code, and set out standards, guidelines and best practice examples for how individuals, service providers, housing providers, employers and others should act to ensure equality for all Ontarians. If there is a risk to public safety, consideration will be given to the increased numbers of people potentially affected and the likelihood that the harmful event may occur. formal assessments and evaluations of the student, relevant information supplied by the student and/or the students parents/guardians, the students accommodation plan, if there is one, whether the accommodations provided for in the students accommodation plan were appropriate, and whether these accommodations were being provided consistent with the students accommodation plan, at the time of the behaviour in question, whether the students disability impaired his or her ability to understand the impact and consequences of the behaviour, whether the students disability impaired his or her ability to control the behaviour. When special education students attend regular classes, these teacher assistants help them understand the material and adapt the information to their learning style. However, in reality, some students may be reluctant to disclose their disabilities at school, particularly at the secondary and post-secondary levels, for fear of being stigmatized, denied opportunities, having the information follow them, or arousing unwanted curiosity and unnecessary concern from others. Food Allergy Canada reports that food allergies, one of the most common causes of anaphylaxis, now affect more than 960,000 Ontarians (information compiled by Food Allergy Canada and included in a written submission to the OHRC in April 2015). 49-61, where the adjudicator elaborates on the distinction between harassment and a poisoned environment. 2) (2005), 54 C.H.R.R. 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[68] PACY, We Have Something to Say supra note 64. A student with a disability, or their parent/guardian, has a responsibility to: The education provider has a responsibility to: On an institutional level, the education provider has a responsibility to: Unions, professional associations, and third party educational service providers are required to: Although the student seeking accommodation has a duty to assist in identifying appropriate accommodation that will meet their needs, they are not responsible for originating a solution[246] or leading the accommodation process. [85] Rutledge v. Fitness One Peter Inc., 2010 HRTO 2039 (CanLII); Subotic v. Jellybean Park Langley Campus Inc., [2009] B.C.H.R.T.D. [63] Many in the disability rights movement have pointed out that people without disabilities are merely temporarily able-bodied. One author writes, [E]veryone is subject to the gradually disabling process of aging. [108] See, for example, Perez-Moreno v. Kulczycki, 2013 HRTO 1074 (CanLII) that deals with posting discriminatory comments on Facebook, and C.U. Accommodation does not mean lowering bona fide academic requirements, which are the skills or attributes that one has to meet to be eligible for admission, pass a class or course, graduate from a program, etc. [182] See, Access ON, A Guide to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, (April 2014): https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net/documents/4845/guidelines-to-iasr-english.pdf; and section 80.50 of O. Reg. 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