ELPIDA Course - English

In the case of a facility, readily usable by a particular individual; in the case of a
program or activity, presented or provided in such a way that a particular individual can
participate, with or without auxiliary aid(s); in the case of electronic resources, accessible with or
without assistive computer technology.

A London-based non-governmental organization focused on human
rights. The organization claims to have more than seven million members and supporters around
the world. The stated mission of the organization is to campaign for "a world in which every
person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
other international human rights instruments.

Obstacle preventing a person with disability from living independently, working,
travelling and/or having access to buildings, services, forms and information

A person, generally a professional, a friend or a relative, who looks after
someone with a disability.

The state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen.
The character of an individual viewed as a member of society.

An international, intergovernmental organization, consisting of 47 European
member states and based in Strasbourg, France. It was founded in 1949 and its aims are:
- Protect human rights, democratic pluralism and the rule of law
- Promote information and encourage the development of European cultural identity and
diversity
- Find solutions to problems faced by European society (discrimination against minorities,
xenophobia, tolerance, environmental protection, human cloning, AIDS, drugs, cross-border
crime, etc.) in order to help consolidate democratic stability in Europe by supporting the political,
legal and constitutional reform

The result of the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and
environmental barriers. Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical,
mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, when in interaction with various barriers, may
hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

Recognising and valuing differences between individuals and groups of people - an
important concept in terms of the integration of people with disabilities into society.

A method of presenting written language to make it easier to understand. Easy
Read is one way of making information more accessible to people with learning disabilities

The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling
one's life and claiming one's rights.