Sentences with phrase «provides equal participation»

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The central issue is whether Arizona has satisfied the Equal Educational Opportunity Act (EEOA) of 1974, which provides that no state shall fail «to take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation... in its instructional programs» (see «Language Barriers,» legal beat, Winter 2Equal Educational Opportunity Act (EEOA) of 1974, which provides that no state shall fail «to take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation... in its instructional programs» (see «Language Barriers,» legal beat, Winter 2equal participation... in its instructional programs» (see «Language Barriers,» legal beat, Winter 2009).

In addition to data on sports participation and program funding, schools could also provide information on how they provide equal access to various course offerings — particularly science, math, engineering and technology, or STEM — as well as how they prevent or respond to instances of sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender in any program or activity.

Its remarkable history and the visionary goals of its founder, Peter Cooper, continue to provide an inspiration for American higher education, with its emphasis on excellence, admissions based on merit alone and scholarships that support full and equal participation by all students.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit is committed to providing qualified interpreters to limited - English - proficient and deaf persons in order to eliminate communication barriers that may prevent full participation in court proceedings necessary to ensure due process and equal access to the courts.

North Shore Multicultural Society provides programs and services that assist immigrant newcomers to achieve full, active and equal participation in Canadian life.

Most aviation companies are committed to assuring that: All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law; Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; All personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law, and; Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have exercised any right protected by law.

A human rights based approach to health is about providing equal opportunities to be healthy, it's about participation and progressive realisation.»

The CERD Committee's General Recommendation XXIII provides guidelines to a participatory approach to development, including the provision by State parties of conditions ensuring «equal rights in respect of effective participation in public life and that no decision directly relating to their rights and interests are taken without their informed consent» (25).

Furthermore, it is hoped that it could provide an enduring basis for promoting and measuring Australian Indigenous health reform through direct participation with interested organisations such as the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, the Australian Indigenous Doctors» Association, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, and the Australian Medical Association.

provide for the equal participation of Indigenous Australians in developing future strategies