Definition of Disability

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) use the definition of disability contained in the Ontario Human Rights Code which states the following:

• Any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness
• A condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability.
• A learning disability or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language.
• A mental disorder.
• An injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.

Ontario Human Rights Code