People with Disabilities Person-Centred Language Position Statement (Motion #19-17)

Moved by Meikleham – Lemieux. Approved by the Sudbury & District Board of Health, April 20, 2017.

WHEREAS the Sudbury & District Board of Health, having considered that bias, stigma, and discrimination towards people with disabilities can be reduced through the use of respectful language, is supportive of the rationale for use of person-centred language;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Sudbury & District Board of Health endorse the People with Disabilities Person-Centred Language Position Statement; and recognize, apply and promote attitudes and practices that are sensitive and respectful to people with disabilities and to all priority populations; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Sudbury & District Board of Health share this motion and Position Statement with the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), Ontario Boards of Health, Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA)-Advocacy Committee and People with Disabilities Task Group, and alPHa-OPHA Health Equity Working Group.

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