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Disability Types
This section provides a listing and definition of general disability categories.
The following links will appear beside an item in the list if the database contains relevant information:
- Choose Definition for a short description of the item.
- Choose Requirements for details to add to a contract.
- Choose Prerequisites for things to consider before purchasing.
A list of sub-categories will usually appear once you have selected a major disability category. Associated with most subcategories will be a list of assistive devices or services that may be used to help overcome barriers to the use of standard technology or services. Information provided will generally become more specific the further down you drill into the database.
Select a category from list:
- Cognitive Impairment — Definition
- Deaf-Blind — Definition
- Dexterity Impairment (Arms/Hands/Fingers) — Definition
- Elderly — Definition
- Hearing Impairment — Definition
- Learning Disability — Definition
- Mobility Impairment — Definition
- Speech and Language Impairment — Definition
- Visual Impairment — Definition
- The products listed for a given disability type are not necessarily the only products available: our list is not comprehensive.
- Not all the products listed are necessarily required for the particular disability: what is required will vary with the individual's abilities and the requirements of their job.
- Before purchasing any assistive technology the person — and job — in question should be evaluated by a qualified rehabilitation or workplace assessment professional.
To find a company or companies that address specific needs go to: Canadian Companies Capabilities (CCC). Learn more about CCC.
Try the "Workplace Accommodation Toolkit Tutorial" if you want to learn how to use this section.
