ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Disability Standard

Okay, so you know how different people have different abilities, right? Some people can run really fast, some people can sing really well, and some people might have trouble moving one of their arms or seeing things clearly.

Well, a disability standard is a way of making sure that things are built, designed and done in a way that everyone can use them, no matter what their abilities are. It is like having rules that everyone has to follow to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind or left out.

For example, imagine a school where there are some students who use wheelchairs to get around. If the school has a disability standard, they will make sure that the hallways and doorways are wide enough for wheelchair users to move around easily. They might install ramps or elevators to help people get up and down stairs, and they might make sure that the classrooms and bathrooms are accessible for everyone.

This is important because it means that everyone in the school, no matter what their abilities are, can learn and play together. It’s like making sure that everyone gets to join in the game, even if they have to do things a little differently.

So, a disability standard is just a way of making sure that everyone is included, regardless of their abilities. Isn't that cool?