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Combatting anti-Indigenous discrimination in healthcare

WEBOntario Human Rights Commission, 180 Dundas St W, Suite 900, Toronto, ON M7A 2G5. or scan and email it to: indigenous.health@ohrc.on.ca. Personal Experience Survey – …

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URL: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/combatting-anti-indigenous-discrimination-healthcare

Age discrimination and healthcare (fact sheet)

WEBAge discrimination and healthcare (fact sheet) Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, older persons have the right to be free from discrimination in health care. This right …

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Part B: What we heard

WEBStigma” is a term used to capture a number of different concepts relating to mental health and addictions. Link and Phelan define stigma in terms of, “the convergence of …

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Racial inequality in access to health care services

WEBRacial inequality in the health care context is most often indirect and systemic. This paper attempts to give a brief overview of a number of facets of this problem, including the role …

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6. Human rights protections

WEB6.1. The Ontario Human Rights Code ( Code) Under the Code, people with mental health disabilities or addictions have the right to be free from discrimination and harassment …

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2. What is disability

WEBThe term “disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions. A disability may have been present at birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. Section 10 of the …

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Policy on ableism and discrimination based on disability

WEBThe OHRC’s Policy on ableism and discrimination based on disability is intended to provide clear, user-friendly guidance on how to assess, handle and resolve human rights …

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5. Ableism, negative attitudes, stereotypes and stigma

WEBAn “ableist” belief system often underlies negative attitudes, stereotypes and stigma toward people with psychosocial disabilities. “Ableism” refers to attitudes in society that devalue …

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Human rights, mental health and addiction disabilities (brochure)

WEBThe Code recognizes the dignity and worth of every person in Ontario. It applies to employment, housing, goods, facilities and services, contracts, and membership in …

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17. Preventing and responding to discrimination

WEBThe ultimate responsibility for maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment rests with employers, housing providers, service providers and other …

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Disability and human rights (brochure 2016)

WEBOntario’s Human Rights Code. The Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code) provides for equal rights and opportunities, and freedom from discrimination.The Code recognizes …

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Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health …

WEBA “psychosocial disability” refers to both mental health issues and addictions. The World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry (WNUSP) has …

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Questions and Answers

WEBThe OHRC has developed a series of questions and answers for understanding your human rights and obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. These …

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Actions consistent with a human rights-based approach to …

WEBThis document sets out various actions that governments can take that are broadly consistent with a human rights-based approach to managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4. Recognizing mental health disabilities and addictions

WEB4.1 Mental health disability. Defining disability is a complex, evolving matter. [26] Section 10 (1) of the Code provides a broad definition of disability, which covers mental health …

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13. Duty to accommodate Ontario Human Rights Commission

WEB13. Duty to accommodate. Under the Code, employers and unions, housing providers and service providers have a duty to accommodate the needs of people with psychosocial …

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16. Consent and capacity Ontario Human Rights Commission

WEB16. Consent and capacity. Many people with psychosocial disabilities do not have difficulty with decision-making capacity. However, there may be times in a person’s life when, due …

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1. Introduction Ontario Human Rights Commission

WEBIntroduction. From 2009 to 2011, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) consulted on its mental health strategy with over 1,500 concerned individuals and groups, …

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