DISABILITY RIGHTS

Question 1

What does the Canadian Human Rights Act of 1977 protect Canadians from?

A) Employment discrimination only
B) Discrimination in federal services and employment
C) Discrimination based on age alone
D) Harassment in private sector jobs only

Answer 1

B) Discrimination in federal services and employment

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a ground of discrimination protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act?

A) Physical or mental disability
B) Race
C) Employment status
D) Religion

Answer 2

C) Employment status

Question 3

What does Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensure?

A) Equal pay for equal work
B) Equality without discrimination based on various grounds
C) Employment opportunities for all
D) Free healthcare for all Canadians

Answer 3

B) Equality without discrimination based on various grounds

Question 4

What is the goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)?

A) To provide financial support for disabilities
B) To make Ontario fully accessible by 2025
C) To eliminate all forms of employment discrimination
D) To enhance public transportation

Answer 4

B) To make Ontario fully accessible by 2025

Question 5

What does the Accessible Canada Regulations (ACR) focus on?

A) Employment laws only
B) Accessibility standards for all Canadians
C) Financial assistance for people with disabilities
D) Housing regulations

Answer 5

B) Accessibility standards for all Canadians

Question 6

Which international document protects the rights of persons with disabilities?

A) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B) The Geneva Conventions
C) The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
D) The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Answer 6

D) The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Question 7

What is one measure suggested to help ensure that people with disabilities achieve their rights?

A) Increase disability representation in political settings
B) Limit employment opportunities for people with disabilities
C) Reduce funding for disability programs
D) Promote social exclusion in schools

Answer 7

A) Increase disability representation in political settings

Question 8

How does the Ontario Human Rights Code protect individuals with disabilities?

A) It provides financial compensation for disabilities.
B) It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
C) It mandates employment quotas for disabled individuals.
D) It requires special education programs only for disabled students.

Answer 8

B) It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.