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HANDICAP PROFESSIONNEL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- accessible employment
1, record 1, English, accessible%20employment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accessible employment at StatCan means that employees with disabilities and those experiencing barriers are supported throughout their employee journey. From recruitment and hiring to onboarding and career progression, all employees are supported to reach their full potential. 2, record 1, English, - accessible%20employment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- emploi accessible
1, record 1, French, emploi%20accessible
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'emploi accessible à StatCan signifie que les employés en situation de handicap et ceux qui font face à des obstacles sont aidés tout au long de leur parcours d’employé. Du recrutement et de l'embauche à l'intégration et à l'avancement professionnel, tous les employés sont soutenus pour atteindre leur plein potentiel. 2, record 1, French, - emploi%20accessible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- early-onset dementia
1, record 2, English, early%2Donset%20dementia
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EOD 2, record 2, English, EOD
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- young-onset dementia 3, record 2, English, young%2Donset%20dementia
correct, see observation
- YOD 4, record 2, English, YOD
correct, see observation
- YOD 4, record 2, English, YOD
- younger onset dementia 2, record 2, English, younger%20onset%20dementia
correct, see observation
- YOD 2, record 2, English, YOD
correct, see observation
- YOD 2, record 2, English, YOD
- presenile dementia 5, record 2, English, presenile%20dementia
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Young-onset dementia comprises a heterogeneous range of dementias, with onset at less than 65 years of age. These include primary dementias such as Alzheimer disease, frontotemporal and vascular dementias; genetic/familial dementias; metabolic disorders; and secondary dementias such as those that result from alcohol use disorder, traumatic brain injury, and infections. The presentation of young-onset dementia is varied and may include cognitive, psychiatric and neurological symptoms. 4, record 2, English, - early%2Donset%20dementia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
early-onset dementia; EOD; young-onset dementia; younger onset dementia; YOD: The word "dementia" is sometimes considered pejorative. To replace these designations, it is generally recommended to use the name of the specific disorder the context refers to. 6, record 2, English, - early%2Donset%20dementia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
presenile dementia: This designation was used in the ICD [International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems] until January 2022. Today, the words "presenile" and "dementia" can be considered pejorative. To replace the designation "presenile dementia," it is generally recommended to use the name of the specific disorder the context refers to. 6, record 2, English, - early%2Donset%20dementia
Record 2, Key term(s)
- early onset dementia
- young onset dementia
- younger-onset dementia
- pre-senile dementia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- démence du sujet jeune
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- démence d’apparition précoce 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9mence%20d%26rsquo%3Bapparition%20pr%C3%A9coce
see observation, feminine noun
- démence précoce 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9mence%20pr%C3%A9coce
see observation, feminine noun
- démence présénile 4, record 2, French, d%C3%A9mence%20pr%C3%A9s%C3%A9nile
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La démence du sujet jeune est définie par une démence débutant avant l'âge de 65 ans. Elle est reconnue comme une cause importante d’handicap médical, social et professionnel. 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
démence du sujet jeune; démence d’apparition précoce; démence précoce : Le mot «démence» est parfois considéré comme péjoratif. Pour remplacer ces désignations, il est généralement recommandé d’utiliser le nom du trouble dont il est spécifiquement question. 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
démence précoce : La désignation «démence précoce» était autrefois utilisée pour désigner la schizophrénie. 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
démence présénile : Cette désignation était utilisée dans la CIM [Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes] jusqu’en janvier 2022. Aujourd’hui, les mots «démence» et «présénile» peuvent être considérés comme péjoratifs. Pour remplacer la désignation «démence présénile», il est généralement recommandé d’utiliser le nom du trouble dont il est spécifiquement question. 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9mence%20du%20sujet%20jeune
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Government of Canada Workplace Accessibility Passport
1, record 3, English, Government%20of%20Canada%20Workplace%20Accessibility%20Passport
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- GC Workplace Accessibility Passport 1, record 3, English, GC%20Workplace%20Accessibility%20Passport
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The GC Workplace Accessibility Passport ... helps federal public service employees get the tools, supports and measures they need to perform at their best and succeed in the workplace. It facilitates recruitment, retention, and career advancement for persons with disabilities. 2, record 3, English, - Government%20of%20Canada%20Workplace%20Accessibility%20Passport
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Workplace Accessibility Passport
- Government of Canada Work Place Accessibility Passport
- GC Work Place Accessibility Passport
- Work Place Accessibility Passport
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Passeport pour l’accessibilité en milieu de travail du gouvernement du Canada
1, record 3, French, Passeport%20pour%20l%26rsquo%3Baccessibilit%C3%A9%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Passeport pour l’accessibilité en milieu de travail du GC 1, record 3, French, Passeport%20pour%20l%26rsquo%3Baccessibilit%C3%A9%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail%20du%20GC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Passeport pour l'accessibilité en milieu de travail du GC [...] aide les employés de la fonction publique fédérale à obtenir les outils, le soutien et les mesures dont ils ont besoin pour donner le meilleur d’eux-mêmes et réussir au travail. Il facilite le recrutement, la rétention et l'avancement professionnel des personnes en situation de handicap. 2, record 3, French, - Passeport%20pour%20l%26rsquo%3Baccessibilit%C3%A9%20en%20milieu%20de%20travail%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Passeport pour l’accessibilité en milieu de travail
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-05-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
- Language (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Second Language Scholarship Program
1, record 4, English, Second%20Language%20Scholarship%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Second Language Scholarship Program is a positive measure to help eliminate barriers to career advancement in designated employment equity groups including persons with disabilities. The program offers a limited number of scholarships for full-time individual language training. The aim is for the participating employee to progress in their second language from level B to level C in oral interaction, and in doing so, prepare them to potentially obtain an executive-level position. 1, record 4, English, - Second%20Language%20Scholarship%20Program
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Second Language Scholarship Programme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme de bourses d’études en langue seconde
1, record 4, French, Programme%20de%20bourses%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tudes%20en%20langue%20seconde
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de bourses d’études en langue seconde est une mesure positive pour aider à éliminer les obstacles à l'avancement professionnel dans les groupes désignés visés par l'équité en matière d’emploi, notamment les personnes ayant un handicap. Le programme offre un nombre limité de bourses d’études pour la formation linguistique individuelle à temps plein. Il vise à ce que l'employé participant progresse dans sa langue seconde du niveau B au niveau C en interaction orale et, ce faisant, qu'il se prépare à obtenir potentiellement un poste de direction. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20de%20bourses%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tudes%20en%20langue%20seconde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- handicap committee chairman
1, record 5, English, handicap%20committee%20chairman
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- handicap chairman 1, record 5, English, handicap%20chairman
correct
- handicap chairperson 2, record 5, English, handicap%20chairperson
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Handicap Chairperson is responsible for checking the accuracy of all handicaps. 3, record 5, English, - handicap%20committee%20chairman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The USGA Handicap System™ enables golfers of all skill levels to compete on an equitable basis. ... Articles and resources are available for anyone interested in starting a golf club or for current handicap committee chairmen who need assistance in maintaining handicaps for their respective clubs. ... Handicap Education. The USGA® offers online and actual class seminars on handicapping as well as posts articles and resources that can be of importance to the handicap chairman of a golf club. 1, record 5, English, - handicap%20committee%20chairman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handicap chairperson: term used by the Hylands Gold Club. 4, record 5, English, - handicap%20committee%20chairman
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- président du comité du handicap
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20comit%C3%A9%20du%20handicap
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- présidente du comité du handicap 2, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9sidente%20du%20comit%C3%A9%20du%20handicap
correct, feminine noun
- président du handicap 3, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20handicap
see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Créer votre comité du handicap. Le comité du handicap est le comité du club de golf qui assure la conformité avec le système de handicap de la USGA, notamment la révision par les pairs. Le comité du handicap doit être composé majoritairement des membres du club; les employés du club peuvent siéger au comité, cependant un employé ne peut agir comme président. Le président du comité du handicap peut également siéger au comité du handicap. 4, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20comit%C3%A9%20du%20handicap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le facteur de handicap doit pouvoir être vérifié par un officiel de son club, par le président du comité du handicap ou par un professionnel de l'ACGP ou de la PGA. 5, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20comit%C3%A9%20du%20handicap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
président du handicap: équivalent fourni par le Club de Golf Hylands. 6, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20comit%C3%A9%20du%20handicap
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-06-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Pets
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- emotional support animal
1, record 6, English, emotional%20support%20animal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ESA 1, record 6, English, ESA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- support animal 2, record 6, English, support%20animal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] pet that provides companionship to a person who suffers from symptoms of a mental or emotional disability. 3, record 6, English, - emotional%20support%20animal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- animal de soutien émotionnel
1, record 6, French, animal%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A9motionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ASÉ 2, record 6, French, AS%C3%89
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plutôt que de prescrire une pilule, un professionnel de la santé pourrait proposer un tout autre remède à des problèmes d’anxiété ou de crises de panique : un animal de soutien émotionnel. Bien connus pour venir en aide aux personnes aux prises avec un handicap moteur, les chiens peuvent également assister des individus en situation de handicap psychiatrique, mental, psychique ou sensoriel. 3, record 6, French, - animal%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A9motionnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
- Mascotas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- animal de apoyo emocional
1, record 6, Spanish, animal%20de%20apoyo%20emocional
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- mascota de apoyo emocional 1, record 6, Spanish, mascota%20de%20apoyo%20emocional
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Animal que aporta beneficios terapéuticos a su dueño a través del afecto y el compañerismo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - animal%20de%20apoyo%20emocional
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- other specified somatic symptom and related disorder
1, record 7, English, other%20specified%20somatic%20symptom%20and%20related%20disorder
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This category applies to presentations in which symptoms of a somatic symptom and related disorder that cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning predominate but do not meet the full criteria for any of the disorders in the somatic symptom and related disorders diagnotic class. 1, record 7, English, - other%20specified%20somatic%20symptom%20and%20related%20disorder
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- autre trouble à symptomatologie somatique spécifié
1, record 7, French, autre%20trouble%20%C3%A0%20symptomatologie%20somatique%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette catégorie s’applique aux présentations dans lesquelles des symptômes caractéristiques d’un trouble à symptomatologie somatique, entraînant une détresse significative ou un handicap social, professionnel ou dans d’autres domaines importants, prédominent sans remplir toutefois l'ensemble des critères de l'un des troubles de cette classe. 1, record 7, French, - autre%20trouble%20%C3%A0%20symptomatologie%20somatique%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-07-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Special Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- occupational handicap
1, record 8, English, occupational%20handicap
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- job handicap 2, record 8, English, job%20handicap
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Éducation spéciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- handicap professionnel
1, record 8, French, handicap%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- entrave au travail 2, record 8, French, entrave%20au%20travail
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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