This module stresses the importance of disability non-discrimination legislation and provides a concise overview of the potential scope that disability legislation can take. This module also highlights types of discrimination that can occur and establishes a context for the importance of reasonable accommodation.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this seminar, course participants will be able to:

• Outline the importance of disability non-discrimination.
• Understand the potential scope of disability law.
• Explain the different forms that discrimination can take.
• Define reasonable accommodation.
• Provide examples of reasonable accommodation.
• Describe the concept of burden of proof.