Understanding Equity
June 11, 2020 2020-09-17 2:22Understanding Equity
Understanding Equity
Equity is a concept of fairness that considers the barriers some groups (such as individuals with FASD) have historically experienced and continue to experience.
Sometimes, when everyone is treated exactly the same (ie. equally), unfairness is experienced by people or groups with differences. Equity promotes inclusion for all people to participate and have their needs met, while acknowledging differences in power and privilege.
People with suspected and confirmed FASD have a right to fully participate in their communities, places of learning, and places of work. Honouring people’s rights means ensuring polices and approaches are FASD informed, including the provision of accommodations, assistive devices and other supports. When people with FASD are well supported, their many talents and strengths can shine. Sometimes people need different tools to help create equality: Equity makes Equality possible.
