Accessibility glossary
By the Translation Bureau
Find the English and French equivalents to 342 concepts on accessibility.
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About this glossary
In June 2019, the Government of Canada gave assent to the Accessible Canada Act. This legislation demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to build a country where the entire Canadian population can participate fully in society without barriers. There has been much work in recent years to make the public service of Canada more diverse and inclusive. As a result, the Accessibility Strategy for the Public Service of Canada was established in May 2019 by the Office of Public Service Accessibility.
In order to harmonize its content with the changing terminological usage and preferences of the key stakeholders, the Accessibility glossary, originally published in March 2019, has been updated based on the terminology found in key documents related to accessibility in the public service. The glossary contains 342 concepts in the fields of accessibility, sociology of work and technical aids for persons with disabilities. It is an indispensable tool for translators, the wider public service and the general public.
Date posted: December 2020
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A place that is easily reached, an environment that is easily navigated or a program or service that can easily be obtained. |
Lieu où l'on peut se rendre facilement, environnement où l'on s'oriente facilement ou programme ou service facile à obtenir. |
accessibility
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The combination of aspects that influence a person's ability to function within an environment. |
Ensemble d'aspects qui peuvent influencer la capacité d'une personne à fonctionner dans un environnement. |
Accessibility, Accommodations and Adaptive Computer Technology Program
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Shared Services Canada. |
Services partagés Canada. |
accessibility and inclusion lens
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A mechanism by which programs and services can be assessed to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to and equitable inclusion in programs and services. |
Mécanisme d'évaluation des programmes et des services afin d'assurer une égalité d'accès et une inclusion équitable des personnes vivant avec un handicap aux programmes et aux services. |
accessibility awareness
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Accessibility Centre of Excellence
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Employment and Social Development Canada's Accessibility Centre of Excellence supports employees and managers in accessibility-related matters. It raises awareness and provides training on accommodation responsibilities. |
Le Centre d'excellence en accessibilité d'Emploi et Développement social Canada appuie les employés et les gestionnaires en matière d'accessibilité. Il fait de la sensibilisation et offre de la formation au sujet des responsabilités en matière d'adaptation. |
accessibility checklist for planners
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Accessibility Commissioner
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The Accessibility Commissioner, appointed by the Governor in Council, reports to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. The Commissioner is responsible for compliance and enforcement activities as well as handling complaints for all other activities and sectors under federal jurisdiction. |
Le commissaire à l'accessibilité est nommé par le gouverneur en conseil et relève de la ministre de l'Emploi, du Développement de la main-d'œuvre et de l'Inclusion des personnes handicapées. Le commissaire est responsable des activités de conformité et d'application de la loi, ainsi que du règlement des plaintes portant sur tout autre secteur ou activité de compétence fédérale. |
Accessibility Committee
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Public Services and Procurement Canada. |
Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada. |
accessibility complaint
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accessibility issue
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accessibility legislation
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accessibility level
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Accessibility Office
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The Accessibility Office oversees Public Services and Procurement Canada's efforts to strengthen accessibility and inclusion by removing barriers to full participation in the way it works and in the services it provides. |
Le Bureau de l'accessibilité supervise les efforts que Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada déploie pour renforcer l'accessibilité et l'inclusion en éliminant les obstacles à une pleine participation dans ses méthodes de travail et dans la prestation de ses services. |
accessibility plan
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accessibility regulations
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accessibility requirement
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accessibility standard
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accessibility strategy
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accessibility supported technology
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Technology supported by users' assistive technologies as well as the accessibility features in operating systems, browsers and other user agents. |
Technologie qui fonctionne avec les technologies d'assistance et les fonctionnalités d'accessibilité des systèmes d'exploitation, des navigateurs ainsi que d'autres agents utilisateurs. |
Accessibility Unit
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The Accessibility Unit is comprised of employees of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and it supports the Accessibility Commissioner in the exercise of their powers and the performance of their duties and functions under the Accessible Canada Act. |
L'Unité sur l'accessibilité est composée de personnel de la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne et soutient le commissaire à l'accessibilité dans l'exercice des attributions qui lui sont conférées par la Loi canadienne sur l'accessibilité. |
accessible
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Referring to a place that is easily reached, an environment that is easily navigated or a program or service that can easily be obtained. |
Se dit d'un lieu où l'on peut se rendre facilement, d'un environnement où l'on s'oriente facilement ou d'un programme ou d'un service facile à obtenir. |
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accessible accommodation
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accessible and inclusive communication
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Accessible Canada Act
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accessible customer service
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accessible design
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accessible facility
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accessible format
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Accessible formats are, for example, large print, recorded audio and electronic formats and other formats usable by persons with disabilities. |
Les formats accessibles sont, par exemple, de gros caractères, des formats électroniques et audio enregistrés et d'autres formats utilisables par des personnes vivant avec un handicap. |
accessible means of transport
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accessible meeting
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An accessible meeting should take into consideration accessibility requirements in order to allow everyone to participate, including persons with disabilities. |
Une réunion accessible est planifiée en tenant compte des critères en matière d'accessibilité afin de permettre à tous d'y participer, y compris les personnes vivant avec un handicap. |
accessible parking
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accessible procurement
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Accessible procurement involves determining what is required for a product or service to be accessible and finding ways to meet those requirements. |
L'approvisionnement accessible permet de déterminer ce qui est nécessaire pour qu'un produit ou un service soit accessible et de prendre les moyens requis pour répondre à ces exigences. |
Accessible Procurement Toolkit
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Industry Canada's Accessible Procurement Toolkit includes specifications for installing telecommunication equipment in office settings based on section 508 of the American Rehabilitation Act. |
La Boîte à outils pour l'approvisionnement accessible d'Industrie Canada fait état des spécifications relatives à l'installation des matériels de télécommunications dans les bureaux en fonction de l'article 508 de la Rehabilitation Act des États-Unis. |
accessible staffing
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Accessible staffing must comply with accessibility standards and requirements to support employee recruitment and accommodations. |
La dotation accessible doit respecter les normes et les exigences d'accessibilité pour soutenir le recrutement et les mesures d'adaptation des employés. |
accessible training
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A training session that complies with individual accommodation needs and that includes adaptive resources. |
Séance d'apprentissage qui respecte les besoins individuels en matière d'adaptation et qui comprend des ressources adaptées. |
accessible website
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A website that follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and that allows persons with disabilities to use assistive technologies, including text-to-speech software, to enable and assist with web browsing. |
Site Web qui respecte les Règles pour l'accessibilité des contenus Web et qui permet aux personnes vivant avec un handicap d'utiliser les technologies d'assistance, y compris un logiciel de conversion de texte en parole afin de leur permettre de naviguer sur le Web. |
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accessible workplace [1]
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accessible workplace [2]
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access ramp
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access standard
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accommodation
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The personalized adaptation of a workplace to overcome the barriers faced by persons with disabilities. |
Modification personnalisée apportée à un lieu de travail afin de permettre aux personnes vivant avec un handicap de surmonter les obstacles auxquels elles font face. |
accommodation information
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accommodation need
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accommodation plan
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accommodation request
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activity limitation
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A difficulty encountered by a person in carrying out a task or action. |
Difficulté rencontrée par une personne dans l'exécution d'une tâche ou d'une action. |
adaptive computer technology
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adaptive desktop
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adaptive device
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adaptive keyboard
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adaptive mouse
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adaptive pointing device
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adaptive technology
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adjustable reading table
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alternate version
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alternative format
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American Sign Language
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amplified handset
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amplified telephone
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application
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architectural accommodation
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architectural barrier
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assistive device
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assistive listening device
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assistive listening system
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assistive technology
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Association of Federal Public Servants with Vision Impairments
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attendant service
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A service for employees with disabilities who require assistance with the duties of their position, as well as assistance with the activities of everyday living during the employee's hours of work. |
Service pour les employés vivant avec un handicap ayant besoin de soutien pour effectuer les tâches relatives à leur poste et pour mener certaines activités quotidiennes au cours des heures de travail. |
attitudinal barrier
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A behaviourist difficulty based on individual beliefs, knowledge, experience and education. |
Difficulté d'ordre comportementaliste fondée sur les croyances, les connaissances, les expériences et les formations individuelles. |
audio description
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auditory signage
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auditory signal
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automatic door
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awareness
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barrier
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A physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal obstacle, based on information or communications or resulting from a policy or a practice, that hinders the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society. |
Élément de nature physique, architecturale, technologique ou comportementale, basé sur des informations ou des communications, ou résultant d'une politique ou d'une pratique, qui nuit à la participation pleine et égale dans la société des personnes vivant avec un handicap. |
barrier-free
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Designed or planned to give access to persons with disabilities. |
Conçu ou planifié en vue de donner l'accès aux personnes vivant avec un handicap. |
barrier-free government
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barrier-free workplace [1]
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barrier identification
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barrier removal
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barrier to accessibility
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blindness
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braille
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braille cell
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braille display
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An apparatus placed in front of a regular keyboard that displays braille text units on a 40 or 80-character grid. |
Appareil placé à l'avant d'un clavier ordinaire qui permet l'affichage d'unités de texte en braille sur une grille de 40 ou 80 caractères. |
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braille indicator knob
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braille keyboard
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braille writing
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Broadcasting Act
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built-in accessibility
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Canada Transportation Act
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Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization
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Canadian Board Diversity Council
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The Canadian Board Diversity Council is the leading Canadian organization advancing diversity on Canada's boards through research, network building, board training and best practice education. |
Le Canadian Board Diversity Council est l'organisme chef de file en matière de promotion de la diversité dans les conseils d'administration canadiens par l'entremise de la recherche, d'établissement de réseaux, de la formation et d'éducation en matière de pratiques exemplaires. |
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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Canadian Human Rights Act
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Canadian Human Rights Commission
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Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
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Canadian Transportation Agency
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caption
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Captions convey not only the content of spoken dialogue, but also equivalents for non-dialogue audio information needed to understand the program content, including sound effects, music, laughter and speaker identification and location. |
Les sous-titres ne communiquent pas seulement le contenu des dialogues parlés, mais aussi des équivalents pour les informations audio autres que le dialogue et qui sont nécessaires à la compréhension du contenu du programme, y compris les effets sonores, la musique, les rires et l'identification et le positionnement des interlocuteurs. |
captioned telephone
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captioning
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captionist
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Chief Accessibility Officer
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The Chief Accessibility Officer is responsible for monitoring and reporting to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion on the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act across all sectors. The Officer is also responsible for reporting and providing advice to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion on emerging and systemic issues. |
Le dirigeant principal de l'accessibilité est responsable de la surveillance de la mise en œuvre de la Loi canadienne sur l'accessibilité dans tous les secteurs, ainsi que de l'établissement des rapports destinés à la ministre de l'Emploi, du Développement de la main-d'œuvre et de l'Inclusion des personnes handicapées. Il doit également lui présenter des avis concernant les enjeux nouveaux et systémiques, et produire les rapports connexes. |
chronic illness
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chronic injury
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clear and accessible communication
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closed caption
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closed captioning
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cognitive limitation
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common look and feel for the Internet
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communication access realtime translation
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communication board
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communication strategy
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compensation
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complainant
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complaint
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compliance
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compliance agreement
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compliance audit
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compliance order
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comprehensive workplace health and safety program
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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n/a |
computerized note-taking
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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conforming alternate version
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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contravention
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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corrective measures
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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culture transformation measures
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| Preferred designations |
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curb cut
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| Preferred designations |
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| Definitions |
A lowered curb level to allow pedestrians to move easily from sidewalk to street. |
Abaissement du niveau du trottoir permettant aux piétons de passer facilement du trottoir à la rue. |
- Glossary - letter D
deafblindness
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| Preferred designations |
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deafened person
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| Preferred designations |
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deafness
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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described video
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
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digital inclusion
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
Digital inclusion refers to the activities needed to ensure that all individuals have access to and use of information and communication technologies. |
L'inclusion numérique désigne les activités nécessaires afin de s'assurer que toutes les personnes aient accès aux technologies de l'information et des communications et soient en mesure de les utiliser. |
digital workspace
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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dignity
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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disability
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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| Definitions |
A physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when facing a barrier. |
Déficience physique, mentale, intellectuelle, cognitive ou sensorielle, trouble d'apprentissage ou de la communication, ou limitation fonctionnelle, de nature permanente, temporaire ou épisodique, manifeste ou non, qui nuit à la participation pleine et égale d'une personne dans la société lorsqu'elle fait face à un obstacle. |
disabling health event
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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n/a |
discrimination
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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diversity
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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duty to accommodate
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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- Glossary - letter E
electronic teletypewriter
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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Employee Advisory Committee on Accessibility
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
The purpose of the advisory committee is to share thoughts on how Public Services and Procurement Canada can remove barriers for departmental employees and how it can support an accessible and inclusive workplace. |
Comité consultatif qui a pour objectif de faire connaître les observations sur la façon dont Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada peut éliminer les obstacles que rencontrent les employés du ministère, et la façon dont il peut favoriser un milieu de travail accessible et inclusif. |
employee assistance program
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Employment Equity Act
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Employment Equity and Diversity Policy
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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enforcement officer
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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episodic disability
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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equality
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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equal opportunity
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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ergonomic assessment
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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ergonomic solution
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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evacuation need
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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extended audio description
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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- Glossary - letter F
fair hiring practice
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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fair wage
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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n/a |
Federal Accessibility Strategy Action Plan
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
The Federal Accessibility Strategy Action Plan proposes that accessibility be at the core of career management for persons with disabilities by default. The action plan provides that supportive considerations are built in at the initial design stages and on entry into the public service and that each employee who has disabilities is to have an individual accommodation plan. |
Le Plan d'action pour la stratégie fédérale relative à l'accessibilité propose que l'accessibilité par défaut soit au cœur de la gestion de carrière des personnes vivant avec un handicap. Le plan d'action prévoit des mesures de soutien intégrées aux étapes de la conception initiale et de l'entrée dans la fonction publique, ainsi qu'un plan d'adaptation individuel à chaque employé vivant avec un handicap. |
Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Federal Public Service Job Accommodation Network for Employees with Disabilities
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
The Federal Public Service Job Accommodation Network for Employees with Disabilities facilitates access to advice, policy information, relevant accommodation programs and services for managers, employees with disabilities and public service employees in general. |
Le Réseau d'aménagements pour les employés handicapés de la fonction publique fédérale aide les gestionnaires, les employés vivant avec un handicap et l'ensemble des employés de la fonction publique à obtenir des conseils et des renseignements sur les politiques en matière d'adaptation et à se prévaloir des programmes et des services afférents. |
feedback
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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feedback process
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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file a complaint
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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fingerspelling
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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fitness to work
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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fit to work
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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fit to work assessment
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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flexibility
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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frequency modulation system
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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| Definitions |
An assistive listening device for hard-of-hearing persons that transmits sound picked up from a microphone on an FM radio frequency. |
Dispositif technique pour personnes malentendantes qui transmet le son capté à l'aide d'un microphone sur des radiofréquences FM. |
functional capability
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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functional evaluation
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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functional impairment
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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functional limitation
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
The designation "functional limitation" is mainly used in the fields of occupational health and safety and insurance. |
La désignation « limitation fonctionnelle » s'emploie plutôt dans les domaines de la santé et sécurité au travail et de l'assurance. |
functioning
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
Functioning encompasses body functions, activities and participation in all aspects of society. |
Le fonctionnement se rapporte aux fonctions organiques, aux activités de la personne et à la participation au sein de la société. |
- Glossary - letter G
grievance
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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guide dog
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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- Glossary - letter H
harassment
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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hearing aid
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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hearing dog
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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hearing impairment
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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- Glossary - letter I
impairment
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Definitions |
Any loss, malformation or abnormality of a psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function due to observable and measurable medical conditions that can be diagnosed. |
Perte, malformation ou anomalie d'une structure ou d'une fonction mentale, psychologique ou anatomique résultant d'un état pathologique observable, mesurable et pouvant faire l'objet d'un diagnostic. |
inclusion
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Definitions |
The act of recognizing, valuing and building on differences in identity, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, experiences and perspectives while respecting human rights. |
Fait de reconnaître, de valoriser et de mettre à contribution les différences sur le plan de l'identité, des habiletés, des antécédents, des cultures, des aptitudes, des expériences et des points de vue dans le respect des droits de la personne. |
inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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inclusive conference
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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inclusive design
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Inclusive Design Institute
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
Part of the Ontario College of Art & Design University, the Inclusive Design Institute is Canada's first research hub focused on digital inclusion. |
Composante de l'Université de l'École d'art et de design de l'Ontario, l'Inclusive Design Institute est le premier centre de recherche canadien qui se concentre sur l'inclusion numérique. |
Inclusive Design Research Centre
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
A research and development centre of the Ontario College of Art & Design University. |
Centre de recherche et de développement de l'Université de l'École d'art et de design de l'Ontario. |
inclusive leadership
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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| Definitions |
The ability of an individual to be aware of their own biases and preferences and to consider different views and perspectives to make better decisions. |
Capacité d'une personne à reconnaître ses préjugés et ses préférences et à tenir compte de différentes opinions afin de prendre des décisions plus éclairées. |
inclusive meeting
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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inclusiveness
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
The designation "inclusiveness" has a passive connotation meaning that although no effort is being put toward inclusion, no member of society is being specifically excluded. Not to be confused with "inclusivity," which means proactively planning for and seeking the inclusion of marginalized or minority groups. |
La désignation « caractère inclusif » a une connotation passive en ce sens que bien qu'aucun effort ne soit déployé pour assurer l'inclusion, aucun membre de la société n'est exclu. Ne pas confondre avec la désignation « inclusivité », qui désigne le fait de prévoir l'inclusion des groupes marginalisés ou minoritaires. |
inclusive nomination
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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inclusive practice
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
|
inclusive workplace
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
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inclusivity
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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| Notes |
The designation "inclusivity" means proactively planning for and seeking the inclusion of marginalized or minority groups. Not to be confused with "inclusiveness," which has a passive connotation meaning that although no effort is being put toward inclusion, no member of society is being specifically excluded. |
La désignation « inclusivité » désigne le fait de prévoir l'inclusion des groupes marginalisés ou minoritaires. Ne pas confondre avec la désignation « caractère inclusif », qui a une connotation passive en ce sens que bien qu'aucun effort ne soit déployé pour assurer l'inclusion, aucun membre de la société n'est exclu. |
individual accommodation plan
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
The individual accommodation plan is transferable with the employee throughout their career, whether it is a lateral movement or promotion, within a department or to another department. Transferability eliminates the need for repeated reassessments and renegotiations for support to best perform the job. |
Le plan d'adaptation individuel suit l'employé tout au long de sa carrière, lors d'une mutation latérale ou d'une promotion, au sein d'un même ministère ou non. La transférabilité élimine la nécessité de répéter les évaluations et les négociations visant à obtenir du soutien pour bien accomplir le travail. |
infrared hearing system
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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n/a |
inherent dignity
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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inspection
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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Inuit sign language
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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investigate a complaint
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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invisible disability
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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| Other designations |
|
n/a |
- Glossary - letter L
language disorder
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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langue des signes québécoise
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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large print
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
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| Definitions |
Print that is larger than regular text so as to make it easier to read, especially for visually impaired individuals. |
Ensemble de caractères qui est plus gros que du texte ordinaire, ce qui rend la lecture plus facile, tout particulièrement pour les personnes ayant une déficience visuelle. |
| Notes |
Large print is usually 14 to 18 points or larger. |
Les gros caractères sont généralement de 14 à 18 points ou même plus grands. |
learning disability
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
n/a |
| Notes |
Although there is a distinction between "disability" and "disorder," both designations are used interchangeably in this context. |
n/a |
learning obstacle
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
n/a |
limited dexterity
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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limited movement
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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lip reading
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
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low-vision aid
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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- Glossary - letter M
magnetic system
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Definitions |
A system composed of a telecoil that emits a magnetic field that can be captured by a hearing aid or a special receiver. |
Système d'aide à l'audition composé d'une boucle d'induction qui émet un champ magnétique pouvant être capté par une prothèse auditive ou par un récepteur spécial. |
magnified content
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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medical certificate
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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medical employment limitation
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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mental health
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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mental health issue
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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mental illness
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
Title effective November 20, 2019. At the time of writing this publication, accessibility matters were under the responsibility of the Minister of Sports and Persons with Disabilities. |
Titre en vigueur le 20 novembre 2019. Au moment de rédiger cette publication, les questions relatives à l'accessibilité relevaient du ministre des Sports et des Personnes handicapées. |
Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
Title in effect until November 20, 2019. |
Titre en vigueur jusqu'au 20 novembre 2019. |
mobility aid
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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mobility impaired person
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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motor disability
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
n/a |
| Notes |
Although there is a distinction between "disability" and "disorder," both designations are used interchangeably in this context. |
n/a |
mouth keyboard
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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musculoskeletal disorder
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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- Glossary - letter N
National AccessAbility Week
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
National AccessAbility Week falls under the responsibility of Employment and Social Development Canada. |
La Semaine nationale de l'accessibilité relève d'Emploi et Développement social Canada. |
nonspeech communication
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
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Nothing Without Us
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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| Notes |
A guiding principle used across the Government of Canada to communicate the message that no policy should be decided by a representative without the full and direct participation of the members of the group affected by that policy. |
Principe directeur utilisé à l'échelle du gouvernement du Canada pour communiquer le message selon lequel aucune politique ne devrait être décidée par un représentant sans la participation pleine et directe des membres du groupe concerné par cette politique. |
- Glossary - letter O
occupational health and safety
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Examples |
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occupational illness
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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occupational injury
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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occupational requirement
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Office for Disability Issues
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Office of Public Service Accessibility
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. |
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. |
open and unhindered access
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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open caption
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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open captioning
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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optical character reader
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Definitions |
An input unit that reads characters using optical character recognition. |
Unité d'entrée qui lit des caractères par reconnaissance optique de caractères. |
optical character recognition
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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| Definitions |
Character recognition that uses optical means to identify graphic characters. |
Reconnaissance de caractères employant un procédé optique pour identifier des caractères graphiques. |
optical pointer
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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oral interpreter
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
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- Glossary - letter P
participant funding program
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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participation restriction
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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| Definitions |
A problem that prevents an individual from fully engaging in everyday situations. |
Problème empêchant une personne de s'engager pleinement dans les situations de la vie courante. |
perceptual discrimination
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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perceptual matching
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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person-centred approach
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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| Other designations |
|
n/a |
person with disabilities
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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| Other designations |
|
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| Definitions |
A person with a partial or full reduction in the ability to perform an activity in a manner or within the range considered normal because of an impairment. |
Personne ayant une réduction partielle ou totale de la capacité d'accomplir une activité d'une façon normale ou dans les limites considérées comme normales à cause d'une déficience. |
| Notes | A person with disabilities is exposed to a handicap when barriers stand in the way of them achieving full autonomy and there aren't enough resources to overcome them. The designation "handicapped person" has been replaced by "person with disabilities." |
Une personne est en situation de handicap lorsqu'elle est exposée à des barrières qui font obstacle à la réalisation de sa pleine autonomie et qu'il y a un manque de ressources pour les surmonter. La désignation « handicapé », employée seule, est à éviter pour décrire une personne vivant avec un handicap. |
photosensitivity
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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physical disability
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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physical harm
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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pictogram
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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pocket talker
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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Policy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Public Service
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
|
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| Notes |
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. |
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. |
political inclusion
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Political inclusion refers to the right of all individuals to political participation and representation on an equal basis with others. |
L'inclusion politique correspond au droit à la participation et à la représentation politique de toute personne sur une base d'égalité avec les autres. |
prejudice
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prerecorded audio description
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| Other designations | n/a |
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prevention of new barriers
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proactive compliance activity
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| Preferred designations |
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procurement officer for accessibility
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| Notes |
Each federal department has a procurement officer for accessibility that reports to the deputy head, understands the procurement process, safeguards accessibility and accommodation resources, performs procurement for accommodation, communicates with Shared Services Canada and expedites processes. |
Chaque ministère fédéral a un agent d'approvisionnement affecté à l'accessibilité qui relève de l'administrateur général, comprend le processus d'approvisionnement, protège l'accessibilité et les ressources destinées aux mesures d'adaptation, effectue les approvisionnements relatifs aux mesures d'adaptation, communique avec Services partagés Canada et accélère les processus. |
programmatically set
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| Notes |
Set by software using methods that are supported by user agents, including assistive technologies. |
Défini par un logiciel utilisant des méthodes qui fonctionnent avec les agents utilisateurs, y compris les technologies d'assistance. |
progressive disability
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| Preferred designations |
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psychological harm
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| Preferred designations |
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psychosocial workplace
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| Other designations |
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Public Services and Procurement Canada
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| Preferred designations |
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- Glossary - letter R
realtime captioning
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| Preferred designations |
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reasonable accommodation
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| Other designations |
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remote keyboard
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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remote mouse
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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requirement
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| Preferred designations |
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residual hearing
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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residual vision
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| Other designations | n/a |
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respectful workplace
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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return-to-work assistance
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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return-to-work meeting
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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- Glossary - letter S
screen magnification software
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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screen reading software
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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self-reliance
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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service animal
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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service dog
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| Preferred designations |
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sign language
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| Preferred designations |
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sign language interpretation
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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sign language interpreter
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| Other designations |
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site accessibility
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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site accessibility assessment
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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social inclusion
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
|
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specialized transit
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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n/a |
speech disorder
| Types of data | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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speech recognition software
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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speech synthesis
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|---|---|---|
| Preferred designations |
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speech synthesizer
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| Preferred designations |
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spread effect
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| Notes |
Spread effect refers to the fact that people assume that a person's disability negatively affects other senses, abilities or personality traits, or that the whole person is impaired. |
L'effet de propagation désigne le fait que les gens présument que l'incapacité d'une personne nuit à ses autres sens, habiletés ou traits de personnalité, ou qu'elle est totalement déficiente. |
Standard on Web Accessibility
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| Definitions |
A standard that ensures the uniform application of a high level of web accessibility across Government of Canada websites and web applications. |
Norme qui veille à l'application uniforme d'un haut niveau d'accessibilité à tous les sites Web et à toutes les applications Web du gouvernement du Canada. |
Statutory Instruments Act
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stereotype
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| Preferred designations |
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support person
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| Preferred designations |
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systemic barrier
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| Definitions |
A pattern of behaviour, inherent in the policies and practices of an organization, which creates or perpetuates disadvantage for persons with disabilities. |
Modèle de comportement inhérent aux politiques et aux pratiques d'une organisation qui crée ou perpétue un désavantage pour les personnes vivant avec un handicap. |
- Glossary - letter T
tactile floor marking
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| Preferred designations |
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tactile reading system
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| Preferred designations |
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tactile signage
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| Definitions |
A system of raised pictograms, lettering and dome braille that provides information for visually impaired individuals. |
Système de pictogrammes en relief, de lettrage et de braille à points arrondis, qui fournit de l'information à l'intention de personnes ayant une déficience visuelle. |
tactile sign language
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tactile warning strip
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| Other designations | n/a |
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| Definitions |
A device felt by a person's foot and designed to facilitate and secure the movement of visually impaired persons in areas with obstacles. |
Dispositif perceptible par les pieds d'une personne et conçu pour faciliter et sécuriser les déplacements des personnes ayant une déficience visuelle dans des secteurs comportant des obstacles. |
talking book
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| Other designations |
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talking computer
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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targeted recruitment
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| Preferred designations |
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technical aid
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| Preferred designations |
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technological accommodation
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| Preferred designations |
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Telecommunications Act
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| Preferred designations |
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telecommunications device for the Deaf
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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telecommunications relay service
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| Preferred designations |
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telecommunications service provider
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| Preferred designations |
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teletypewriter
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Other designations |
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| Definitions |
An electronic device with a keyboard and a small screen that enables deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and hearing persons to communicate with each other using the telephone. |
Appareil électronique doté d'un clavier et d'un petit écran qui permet aux personnes sourdes, devenues sourdes, malentendantes et entendantes de communiquer entre elles par téléphone. |
temporary restriction
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text alternative
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| Preferred designations |
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text-to-speech software
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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touch screen
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations |
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n/a |
- Glossary - letter U
undue hardship
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universal design
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| Preferred designations |
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universally accessible workplace
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Other designations |
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user agent
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| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
User agents include browsers, plug-ins for a particular media type and some assistive technologies. |
Les agents utilisateurs comprennent les navigateurs, les plugiciels pour des types de médias particuliers et quelques technologies d'assistance. |
- Glossary - letter V
video relay service
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| Preferred designations |
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visible disability
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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visual impairment
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| Preferred designations |
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visual readability
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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visual reading assistant
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| Preferred designations |
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visual signal
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| Preferred designations |
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visual signalling device
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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voice recognition
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
|
| Definitions |
Computerized authentication of a person's voice based on its distinctive features. |
Authentification informatisée de la voix d'une personne reposant sur ses traits caractéristiques. |
voice recognition system
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Other designations | n/a |
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voice web page viewing technology
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| Preferred designations |
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volunteer assistance
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| Preferred designations |
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- Glossary - letter W
web content
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| Preferred designations |
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
| Types of data | English | French |
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| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines defines how to make web content more accessible to persons with disabilities. |
Les Règles pour l'accessibilité des contenus Web présentent des recommandations pour rendre les contenus Web plus accessibles aux personnes vivant avec un handicap. |
website accessibility
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wheelchair
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| Preferred designations |
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workplace [1]
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| Definitions |
The location at or from which an employee ordinarily works. |
Endroit habituel où l'employé exerce les fonctions de son poste. |
workplace [2]
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| Other designations |
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| Definitions |
The conditions under which work is performed. |
Conditions dans lesquelles le travail est effectué. |
Workplace Accessibility Fund
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| Notes |
An accessibility fund that covers accommodation expenses for individuals who are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act and supports the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's Policy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Public Service. |
Fonds d'accessibilité qui englobe les dépenses liées aux mesures d'adaptation pour les personnes qui sont protégées en vertu de la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne et qui appuie la Politique sur l'obligation de prendre des mesures d'adaptation pour les personnes handicapées dans la fonction publique fédérale du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. |
workplace accommodation
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| Preferred designations |
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Workplace Accommodation Guidebook
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| Preferred designations |
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| Notes |
A guidebook that provides information to managers and employees on how to create and maintain an inclusive and barrier-free environment at Public Services and Procurement Canada to ensure the full participation of individuals protected under the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, whether as candidates for employment or as employees. |
Guide qui présente des informations aux gestionnaires et aux employés sur la façon de créer et de maintenir un milieu de travail ouvert et exempt d'obstacles à Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada, en vue d'assurer la pleine participation des employés protégés par la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés, que ce soit en tant que candidats à l'emploi ou en tant qu'employés. |
workplace configuration
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workspace
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The hyperlinks provided below were active when the bulletin was established. Broken links (that no longer work) have been deactivated.
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