| Acronyms |
Using letters to identify
a title (ie. CAILC: The Canadian Association of Independent Living
Centres). |
| Clear Language |
Also called; Plain Language,
Plain English. Using familiar words and phrases. |
| Community Based |
Organizations which service
a specific area, run by a local board of directors and funded
on a yearly basis. |
| Consumer |
A person with a disability
who is a consumer of services. Where a consumer of services is
equal to the service provider. Where a consumer creates a market
for services. |
| E.S.L. |
English as a Second Language.
|
| Facilitator |
The person who organizes
and leads the discussion. |
| I.L.R.C. |
Independent Living Resource
Centre. |
| Jargon |
Words and phrases which
are specific to a workplace. |
| Low level reader |
A person who reads at
a basic or low functional level |
| Participants |
The people who take part
in the workshop. |
| Workshop |
A learning session which
involves the interaction of participants in the learning process.
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