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1983â€"84 figures released by the Ontario Human Rights Commisâ€" sion showed 242 handicapped persons filing complaints with the commission. This compares with 122 sexual harassment cases. The 242 complaints was an increase of 134 per cent compared to 82â€"83 figures. AS Of JUNe 1982 mannla .:i While sexual harassment is an area of major concern in the workplace, Statistics reveal that the treatment of handicapped persons is an area of far great concern. Treatment of disabled area of great concern 200000000 THROPne sCHâ€"SUIN chairman of Air cient in oil as a result. however with Tur When asked to respond to opposition charges Agriculture Mini that the Liberals had "stolen" Conservative sador to the Unit ideas, Campagnolo called Mulroney‘s energy ture Organization plan "a giveâ€"away, a sellâ€"out to the multiâ€"nation "I think he has al corporations .‘ common sense in **Mulroney‘s energy plan simply guts the will be a great as: National Energy program," she said will help a lot of In regard to recent patronage appointments, said. N program achieved its main goal in March of this year when Canadians gained ownership of 50 per cent of their resources and became selfâ€"suffi cient in oil as a result. When asked to respond to opposition charges that the Liberals had "stolen" Conservative ideas, Campagnolo called Mulroney‘s energy plan "a giveâ€"away, a sellâ€"out to the multiâ€"nationâ€" al corporations * Dorothy Barnes orr with s rimi, ,;___ . P‘veCcted from ‘‘We follow the same proâ€" discrimination by the Ontario cedures in most cases. We work _ Human Rights Code. This means for an agreement and if one that every person has a right to can‘t be reached an Inquiry freedom from discrimination Board will settle the. difâ€" because of handicap in the areas ferences," said Barnes. of: services, goods and faciliâ€" Figures showed 66 per cent of ties, the occupancy of accomâ€" male handicapped complaints modation; contracts; employâ€" were settled, while 84 per cent of ment; and membership in vocaâ€" the female grievances were arâ€" tion associations and trade bitrated successfully. unions. Similar to sexual harassment cases, handicapped people who Dorothy Barnes of the Ontario feel they have a grievance Human Rights Commission says should contact the Ontario that handlcapped persons cases Human Rights Commission at will be handled the same as a g24 King St. w., Kitchener, 744â€" sexual harassment case. 8101. S ocoeme es‘ cce Human Rights Code. T that every person has freedom from discr because of handicap in of: services, goods a ties, the occupancy q modation; contracts; ment; and membershi tion associations ar unions . _0 _ 2taps are protected from discrimination by the Ontario Hiiman Row. .i9 SSR :C vecupancy of accomâ€" ition; contracts; employâ€" ;. and membership in vocaâ€" "MSNtS Code. This means ry person has a right to ) from discrimination of handicap in the areas The nace;,., _z C 188ue and it The posting of Ontario Human also a step in the right direction The ‘Ontario Human Rights located at 824 King St. W.. Kiteh p ayp c .: _ OBEA Ihe situation . "Times are changing and people are becomâ€" ing more aware of their rights. Because of the media coverage of several cases, people are tending to report conflicts a little bit more. This can only be a deterrent * said Barnes. l-:ducating people about sexual harassment is the only way it will stop. Companies should post their policy on the matter and include the topic in discussion at seminars and workshops for manager and supervisors to inform them of the seriousness of the issue and Jt‘s implications ThE DOSHNY nf Pimniseio i. L If gp, . ____: ""Pensation to the complainant. If the Commission decides that a Board of Inquiry is inappropriate in â€"the circumslance.s. it will notify the parties in writing. and advise the complainant of the procedure for having the decision reconsiâ€" dered. Statistics don‘t reveal whether sexual harassâ€" ment is on the rise or decline, but Barnes says that certain trends are aini,.,, ; _ _ _ CuIues (Continued from page order the Campagnolo said that she disagreed with Liberal MP Bryce Mackasey‘s appointment as Ambassador to Portugal because he had already been rewarded with a previous appointment as chairman of Air Canada She heartily agreed, however with Turner‘s action in naming former Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelen. Ambas ador to the Uniter xi 7: "°""C_ *n en l dre n the rise or decline, but Barnes in trends are aiding in the Situat are changing and people are be aware of their rights. Because n as dUn“ a great dl'ij 1 C aal met Aemnpis it (ol in people all over the world. He asset to Canada at home and he of Third World countries," she 11 ‘ and it‘s implications . Auman Rights Cards is irection. Rights Commission is iÂ¥3 Kitchener, 744â€"8101. the situation. ple are becomâ€" Because of the al to inspjn. i and Agricul Pot Blnbts Anhciid h 3 14 t J clude an educational â€" J Throughout the year the omm D. When they join Toastmistress, members are each given an educaâ€" tional manual, containing suggesâ€" tions on how to improve speaking and Ieadership abilities . Biâ€"monthly meetings also inâ€" clude an educational component. Thratighant iL_ _ TY he/ *"Members become better em ployees because of the communi cation and business skil}s they learn They also build selfâ€"con fidence, assertiveness skills., learn to work with others and become overall better, more effective peoâ€" ple because of the communication skills they have developed . exâ€" plained Germaine Mageau. the current president and a driving force in r@acliva!ing the club last year. Toaslmislrmm. an international educational and training organizaâ€" tion, was formed in 1938 by Ameriâ€" can Ernestine White, who felt that women had an important role to play in promoting peace and un dvrstanding in the world. White felt the club could become a training â€" ground where â€"women could prepare to assume a more active role in public life. Soon, chapters had Sprung up in all 50 Sstates and in 29 other countries including Canada, Australia, Briâ€" taiD, SOuth Afrina a«aa 1 _‘ Convinced that she can make a greater contribution at the provin cial level, Waterioo school board trustee Lynn Woolstencroft an nounced today her candidacy for the Waterioo North riding Progressive Conservative nomination in the lunhcomnnu Ontario election The nomination meeting is to be held Sept 25 at the Waterioo Inn "I‘ve had both provincial and national experience through trustee organizations (representing the Wa terloo County Board of Educa Chronicle Staft _ Woolstencroft takes PC provincia_lplunge ©Es C umoenrnner tional and training organiza vas formed in 1938 by Ameriâ€" rnestine White, who felt that n had an important role to n promoting peace and un nding in the world. White he club could become a E ground where women prepare to assume a more role in public life. Soon, s had Sprung up in all 50 ameb fo G0. T Kâ€"W Toastmistress chapter rebounds 'M._yyith a flourish "v"to> and .commitâ€" nbers to do work as s has been a plus," ¢ t0 assume a more in public life: Soon, | sprung up in all 50 n 20 other countries nada, Australia, Briâ€" po>o uU ‘ause of the communiâ€" business skil}s they e T F s perienced that panicky m asked to speak before Members of the local k irq. _ I , club memâ€" WATERLOO CHRORNICLE vastmisâ€" 1979 but after the Mageau emphasized that while Toastmistress shares many of the goals of the Toastmaster club, there is no connection between the two groups nor similarity in the type of program offered to memâ€" bers. In fact, Toastmistress is currently considering a name change to reflect its widening . membership which now includes several men, interested, like their female counterparts, in improving their communicative skills. Additional information on the Kâ€"W club can be obtained by calling 893â€"4756 or 885â€"5549. After a regular business meeting during which members must make motions and deliver reports using standard procedure, two or three women are called upon to present either an oral reading or speech, which they have prepared. ‘*Members present ‘a series of speeches progressing through various levels of difficulty from a ‘‘get to know you" or ‘"‘icebreaker‘ to those that are persuasive, huâ€" morous, require research or a minimum of notes,"" Mageau exâ€" plained. Each presentation is evalâ€" uated and timed by other club members. Germaine Mageau another member, designed to train j "think on their feet plained. thought, tel] deliver a or speech on another me; â€" _ p,, _ _ "vustress members During the educational por of the program, members may asked to present an insnirati, SndEA 2 C 00 ) CCR&UE ‘Tom lexicology (the study of words) to grammar rules, meeting proce dures or public speaking. Guest speakers may also be invited from time to time to provide informaâ€" tion on specialized topics of interâ€" est to Toastmistress members. During the educational portion of the brogran. .11 3 U 1 bers are r and | pres, feature on lexicoloo\ 0 "°~" vHcred to memâ€" fact, Toastmistress is considering a name _ reflect its widening ip which now includes n, interested, like their She feels lhalriier exte ground in education as (Continu An instructor at Conestoga Col lege and partâ€"time business consul tant, Woolstencrofi plans to concen trate on three main issues during her campaign: education, economic growth and social policies Pruainbp Siairinfice pact .‘ tion,)" she explained 1 jJust see this as a different level of offerings To sit on these committees, you realize that there is so much power at the provincia} level. 1‘d like to be able to say that I‘ve had an im nant * ire responsible presenting | an _ ____â€"22"cuona! portion sram, members may be )resent an inspirational »I1 an amusing story or oneâ€"minute impromptu _ a _ topic chosen by ember, an experience ) train participants to heir feet," Mageau exâ€" subjects ranging s1 0 is 7 i present speech, ‘ries of hrough from a eaker‘‘ ve, huâ€" or a au exâ€" s evalâ€" _ club while of the club, n the n the memâ€" SS is ontinued on for preparing extensive back t‘durélmnal teacher from page 4