PEAC 200: Understanding Accessibility and Human Rights Legislation
Gain insights into Canada’s accessibility laws and policies to build inclusive, compliant workplaces! Designed for managers, recruiters, supervisors, and EDIA professionals, PEAC 200 explores key Canadian accessibility laws and human rights codes, their real-world implications, and how they can be applied in practice. Through case studies, discussions, and interactive activities, learn to identify legislative gaps, address workplace barriers, and support your organization’s journey toward greater accessibility and inclusion.
We strongly encourage participants to take PEAC 100 before engaging in any other PEAC courses, as participants will be equipped with the essential foundational knowledge and perspective needed to take actionable steps toward accessibility in their organizations and communities. PEAC 100 focuses on the following topics:
- PEAC 100 Topics
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- Models of Disability: Medical, charity, moral, economic, and social models.
- Accessibility Language: Importance of inclusive language, person-first vs. identity-first language, and disability-related terminology.
- Common Experiences of Disability: Disability statistics, types, visible vs. non-visible disabilities, and neurodiversity.
- Barriers to Inclusion: Attitudinal, environmental/physical, communication, and systemic/policy barriers.
- Creating Inclusive Spaces: Best practices for workplaces, introduction to universal design, active listening and allyship.
- Disclosure and Accommodations: Understanding disclosure and duty to inform/inquire/ accommodate, and common best practices for recruitment and workplace accommodations.
For more information about the Professional Education for Accessibility Competence (PEAC) program, please visit our main webpage.
Ideally Designed For
- HR Professionals & Recruiters: Those responsible for hiring, onboarding, and workplace policies, ensuring compliance with accessibility laws and inclusive hiring practices.
- Managers & Supervisors: Leaders overseeing teams who need to understand legal obligations and how to create accessible, compliant workplaces.
- EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Professionals: Individuals developing policies and initiatives to foster accessibility and inclusion.
- Occupational Health & Safety Professionals: Those involved in workplace safety, accommodations, and ensuring compliance with accessibility-related regulations.
- Executives & Senior Leaders: Decision-makers shaping accessibility and inclusion strategies within organizations.
- Government & Policy Advisors: Public sector employees responsible for policy development, compliance, and enforcement of accessibility regulations.
- Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Small and medium-sized business owners who need to ensure their workplaces comply with accessibility laws.
- Disability & Accessibility Consultants: Professionals who advise organizations on improving accessibility and legal compliance.
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What You’ll Learn
By the end of PEAC 200, you will learn how to:
- Understand Key Accessibility Laws: Develop a foundational understanding of Canadian accessibility laws, human rights codes, and policies, including their practical implications for workplaces.
- Explore Legislative Expectations and Implications: Assess core accessibility principles, gaps, and implications within provincial and territorial laws and policies, addressing their impact on workplace practices.
- Analyze Barriers: Recognize how attitudinal biases, systemic discrimination, and organizational barriers impact accessibility and how duty to accommodate principles are applied to address barriers.
- Develop Creative Solutions: Strengthen your ability to analyze real-world scenarios, identify accessibility barriers, propose effective workplace solutions and accommodations, and move your organization beyond regulatory compliance to meaningful inclusion.
Upcoming Sessions:
What To Expect During PEAC 200
- Interactive Small Group Sessions: PEAC competencies are designed for intentional interaction, encouraging meaningful discussions and collaboration in small groups.
- Engaging and Practical Learning: Expect real-world applications, scenario-based discussions, and case studies to deepen your understanding of accessibility.
- Breaks to Support Focus: We include regular breaks to reduce screen fatigue and help participants stay engaged.
- Opportunities to Ask Questions: We foster an open learning environment, allowing participants to seek clarification and engage in discussions throughout the session.
- Flexible and Inclusive Formats: Our sessions are designed with accessibility in mind, including options for captions and course materials that have been reviewed for accessibility. Please see the accommodations section below for more information.
- Exclusive Access: You will have access to download the course materials for three months after your session.
If you encounter any difficulties accessing or viewing course materials, please let us know as soon as possible so we can troubleshoot the issue together. |
Accommodations
We are committed to adapting to the needs of all participants and welcome feedback on how we can support your engagement in PEAC. If you require any specific accommodations, please reach out as soon as possible, and we are happy to work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive learning experience.
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Looking for more information? Visit the PEAC homepage or Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the Professional Education for Accessibility Competence program.
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