UPDATE: Jasmin Simpson Challenges Discriminatory Student Loans Programs for Students with Disabilities
- January 15, 2020
- Laura Lepine
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From January 14-16, 2020, Jasmin Simpson will finally get her day in court.
Jasmin, who is blind, Deaf, and has lupus, has been waiting for this for nearly two decades. She graduated from Gallaudet University with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2008. Jasmin took 60% longer to complete her degrees than her peers without disabilities. » Read the rest
The Ontario Human Rights Commission is hosting a FREE training on its new policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities
- October 12, 2018
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The policy addresses continued barriers to education that students face at all levels of the education system, including:
- inaccessible build environments
- inadequate resources and supports in the classroom
- long waiting lists for professional assessments
- inappropriate requests by educational institutions for medical information
- denial of disability-related accommodations
- persistent negative attitudes and stereotypes towards people with disabilities
- ineffective dispute resolution processes
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, students with disabilities have the right to meaningful access to education comparable with their peers, and with accommodations commensurate with their needs. » Read the rest