The Standards of the AODA and the Accessibility for
Ontarians for Disabilities Act talk about principles of Accessibilities. These principles are important for people
with disabilities as they help achieve accessibility. These principles as they move to practices
that help with full inclusion. These
principles include dignity, independence, integration and equal
opportunity. We must start to discuss
the meaning and practice of each principle to help form the practices of a
barrier free Ontario. Organizations must create policies, practices and
procedures that are guided by the principles.
What does the principle of dignity
mean?
Policies, procedures and practices
that respect the dignity of a person with a disability are those that treat
them as customers and clients who are as valued and as deserving of effective
and full service as any other customer. They do not treat people with
disabilities as an afterthought or force them to accept lesser service, quality
or convenience. Service delivery needs to take into account how people with
disabilities can effectively access and use services and show respect for these
methods. By respecting the idea of dignity, the person with a disability is not
being interfered.
Can you share any examples of how a good or service
is designed to respect the principle of dignity for people with disabilities?
If you are interested in learning more about Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) or how to make accessibility a
natural part of your business through the application of Corporate Social
Responsibility, please contact Sandra Broekhof @ 416-579-1035 or sandra_broekhof@sympatico.ca or visit www.accessibilitycompliance.ca
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