Human Rights Approach Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts and significant events related to the Human Rights Approach and disability rights based on the lecture notes.

What does the rights-based model emphasize regarding individuals with disabilities?

That all individuals, regardless of disability, possess inalienable rights and are deserving of equal rights and opportunities.

What significant document was adopted in 1948 but did not explicitly address disability?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

What marked the shift towards recognizing the need for rehabilitation and support for disabled individuals?

The 1971 Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons and the 1975 Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons.

What was the focus of the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981?

To raise awareness and establish the World Programme of Action Concerning Disabled Persons, emphasizing prevention, rehabilitation, and equal opportunities.

What major milestone was reached with the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?

It marked the recognition of disabled individuals as agents of their own rights.

What is one of the guiding principles of the CRPD?

Non-discrimination and equality before the law.

What did the 1991 Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness emphasize?

Fundamental freedoms and rights, including community living and mental health care standards.

What is the goal of the Accessible Canada Act passed in 2019?

To make Canada barrier-free by 2040.

What does the phrase 'Nothing about us, without us!' signify?

The importance of including disabled persons in discussions about their rights and needs.

Which act was one of the first pieces of legislation addressing racial discrimination in Ontario?

The Racial Discrimination Act (1944).

What was established by the Canadian Human Rights Act of 1977?

The Canadian Human Rights Commission and Tribunal to address discrimination.

What does Article 1 of the UNCRPD define?

Persons with disabilities as those with long-term impairments that hinder their full participation in society.

What important framework did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights create?

A foundational document outlining the rights and freedoms entitled to all humans.

Which organization, established in 1973, plays a significant role in advocating for disabled individuals in Canada?

The Council of Canadians with Disabilities.

What did the 2020 Disability Survey indicate about public awareness of the UNCRPD?

There was a lack of awareness among the general population, highlighting the need for increased public education.

What are two essential components of the human rights model of disability according to Lawson & Beckett?

The social model identifying areas needing policy reform and the human rights model providing guidance for implementation.