Business Takes Action honours a broad definition of disability as recognized by the Ontario Human Rights code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA, 2005).

Definition of disability as stated in the Accessibility Act:

Any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device,

(b)a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability,

(c)a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language,

(d)a mental disorder,

(e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997; ("handicap")

If you think you, an employee or someone you know may have a disability, but are unsure, please contact us so we can help you find resources!