PEAC 400 - Accessibility Institute

PEAC 400: Embedding Accessibility into Strategic Planning

Embed accessibility into the core of your organization’s strategic planning! PEAC 400 equips managers, planners, and decision-makers to move beyond compliance and integrate accessible practices into policies, programs, and long-term initiatives. Whether you work in government, private sector, or non-profit, gain practical skills to assess your organization’s accessibility, effectively engage community partners, and create strategic plans that drive sustainable change.

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

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.

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For more information about the Professional Education for Accessibility Competence (PEAC) program, please visit our main webpage.

Ideally Designed For

Managers and Planners: Professionals looking to integrate accessibility into broader organizational strategies rather than treating it solely as a compliance issue.
Decision-Makers and Policy Developers: Leaders who have the authority to influence long-term initiatives, drive change, and set key performance metrics.
Diversity & Inclusion Officers: Individuals aiming to embed inclusive practices and ensure that accessibility is a core organizational value.
Stakeholder Engagement Professionals: Those tasked with involving diverse communities, including persons with disabilities, in the planning and decision-making processes.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of PEAC 400, you will learn how to:

Evaluate Accessibility: Use assessment tools to evaluate your organization’s current accessibility landscape, identifying gaps relative to laws, regulations, and best practices.
Engage Community Partners: Design and implement inclusive consultations, focus groups, interviews, and surveys that effectively include persons with disabilities and other essential voices in the strategic planning process.
Develop Inclusive Strategic Plans: Employ approaches to draft clear, inclusive strategic plans using plain language and accessible formats.
Implement and Monitor: Craft actionable implementation roadmaps while developing strategies to set key metrics, assign responsibilities, and establish feedback loops to drive continuous improvement.

Upcoming Sessions:

Multi
DAY

PEAC 400: Embedding Accessibility into Strategic Planning

May 27, 2025 – May 29, 2025

What To Expect During PEAC 400

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.

Meet Your Instructor

Mandi Crespo

PEAC 400 Instructor

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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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