AMA Employment Standard Module 1 – Introduction

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AMA Employment Standard Module 1 – Introduction and Legal Framework Stacey Belding, B.A.(Hon.), LL.B. Human Rights and Diversity Officer (HRDO) UW Human Rights and Diversity Office Module 1: Introduction and Legal Framework Purpose of the Training Overview of Disability in Canada Legal Framework – The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and related Standards, and The Human Rights Code and related legal principles AGENDA In compliance with the Employment Standard, this training is mandatory for all University of Winnipeg faculty and employees with responsibility for recruitment, selection, training, supervising, managing, coordinating, promoting, redeploying, or terminating employees, and those involved in developing employment policies and practices. This training will introduce the key elements of the Second Standard and consists of three (3) modules. Module 1: Introduction The online training will benefit our employees by providing important insight on how to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and in employment. At the completion of the course, a record will be generated for audit purposes for verification of institutional compliance. Thank you for your contribution toward building a barrier-free community at the University of Winnipeg. Module 1: Introduction An estimated one in five Canadians aged 15 years and over had one or more disabilities that limited them in their daily activities, according to findings from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD). 13% of youths aged 15 to 24 years had one or more disabilities, with mental health-related disabilities being the most prevalent type of disability for this age group (60%) 20% of working age adults (25 to 64 years) have a disability 38% of seniors aged 65 and over have a disability Women (24%) are more likely to have a disability than men (20%), across all age groups Module 1: Overview of Disability in Canada Many disabilities are invisible, such as mental health conditions and learning disabilities. 10% of Canadians have invisible disabilities. Despite the prevalence of disability, implicit biases about persons with disabilities are pervasive. One study found that “[p]reference for people without disability compared to people with disabilities was amongst the strongest … across the social group domains”. Significantly, 76 percent of respondents showed an implicit preference for people without disabilities. Module 1: Overview of Disability in Canada Persons with disabilities aged 25-64 were less likely to be employed (59%) than those without disabilities (80%), have lower incomes on average, and are more likely to live in poverty. Yet 90% of