GLOSSARY




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.