Part II
Policy Content
Disability
2.1 For the purpose of this Policy and related procedures an employee or student
with a disability is a person who experiences a mental, cognitive, physical or
sensory impairment for which they may require accommodation.
General
2.2 The University recognizes it is subject to The Human Rights Code (Manitoba)
and the AMA, and as such has a duty to provide reasonable accommodation to
employees and students with documented disabilities in its efforts to provide an
accessible learning and working environment.
2.3 The concept of reasonable accommodation requires a partnership between the
individual requiring the accommodation and the University. All concerned
should be responsible for respecting the dignity and confidentiality of the
individual who requests the accommodation.
2.4 The University shall endeavor to maintain an accessible work and learning
environment at all its campuses through the provision of accommodation
supports and services to employees and students with disabilities.
2.5 The University will use reasonable efforts to offer reasonable accommodation in
the working and learning environments. The University will also seek to identify,
remove and prevent barriers to accessibility at the University.
2.6 The University will use reasonable efforts to ensure that employment
opportunities and programs of study are accessible to potential employees and
students with disabilities.
Confidentiality
2.7 All communication regarding the accommodation of an employee’s or student’s
disability shall be confidential and in accordance with the University’s policy and
procedures related to The Personal Health Information Act (Manitoba).
Part III
Accountability
3.1 The Office of Legal Counsel is responsible for advising the President that a
formal review of this Policy is required.
3.2 The Associate Vice-President (Human Resources) and Vice-Provost (Students)
are responsible for the implementation, administration and review of this Policy.
