PEAC 400: Embedding Accessibility into Strategic Planning

The Challenge You’re Likely Facing

You’re expected to deliver strategies that are inclusive, resilient, and measurable. But without clear frameworks to assess accessibility, engage stakeholders meaningfully, or evaluate impact, inclusion can be difficult to embed into strategy in a way that lasts. Too often, accessibility is well-intentioned—yet hard to translate into accountable, long-term outcomes.

PEAC 400: Strategic Planning with an Accessibility Lens equips managers, planners, and decision-makers with practical tools to embed accessibility into the core of organizational strategy—moving beyond intention to measurable action. You’ll build practical skills to assess accessibility, engage community partners, and develop strategic plans that drive sustainable, long-term change across sectors.

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 practical assessment tools to understand your organization’s current accessibility landscape and identify meaningful gaps.
• Engage Community Partners: Design and lead inclusive consultations, focus groups, interviews, and surveys that bring in the voices of persons with disabilities and other key stakeholders.
• Integrate Accessibility into Strategic Plans: Apply accessibility considerations within existing strategic planning processes using plain language and inclusive formats.
• Implement and Monitor: Build actionable implementation roadmaps by setting priorities, assigning responsibility, and establishing feedback loops that support continuous improvement.

What To Expect During PEAC 400

• Interactive Small Group Sessions: Designed for meaningful discussion and collaboration in small groups.
• Engaging and Practical Learning: Real-world examples, scenarios, and case studies to help you apply accessibility concepts with confidence.
• Breaks to Support Focus: Regular breaks are built in to reduce screen fatigue and support sustained engagement.
• Opportunities to Ask Questions: An open learning environment where you can ask questions, seek clarification, and learn from others.
• Flexible and Inclusive Formats: Sessions are designed with accessibility in mind, including captioning and course materials reviewed for accessibility. See the accommodations section below for details.
• Access to Course Materials: Downloadable course materials will be available for three months following your session.

If you encounter any difficulties accessing or viewing course materials, we’ll work with you to troubleshoot and find a solution.

Meet Your Instructor

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Mandi Crespo

• PEAC 400 Instructor

Recommended Preparation

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: 

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

What’s Included with Your Registration:

Designed for real workplace application, your registration includes more than the live sessions. You’ll receive practical tools to prepare, document your learning, and translate key takeaways into next steps at work—plus ways to stay connected to Canada’s accessibility community.

• Participant Workbook (included): The in-session workbook used throughout the live sessions to support guided exercises, reflection prompts, and capturing key takeaways.
• Record of Completion Certificate (included): An earned certificate recognizing successful completion, issued after the course assessment.
• PEAC 400 Starter Pack (a $50 value): A curated prep kit with short resources, reflection prompts, and a clear “what to expect” guide so you can arrive ready to participate from day one.
• Résumé & LinkedIn Skills Translation Guide (a $100 value): A post-training downloadable tool that helps you clearly articulate PEAC 400 knowledge, competencies, and applied accessibility skills in professional profiles.
• Completion Reward – 40% Off Your Next PEAC Training (a $398.80 value): A one-time, non-stackable discount, earned upon successful completion, to support your continued learning.
• Post-Training Action Plan (a $75 value):  Structured tools and resources to reflect on key takeaways and translate them into concrete next steps for more inclusive, day-to-day practices at work.
• Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) Engagement Bundle (a $150+ value): An invitation to connect with a national accessibility network, including one complimentary CAN Connect Forum pass, CAN Newsletter updates, and opportunities to learn with peers and share practical approaches and resources that support implementation.

Pricing

Each PEAC 400 registration includes live, facilitated learning, practical tools and resources, and access to post-session materials that support real workplace application.

• Individual Registration: $997 + HST.

Group Rates

Planning to register ten or more team members? Group enrollment offers discounted pricing to support shared learning and consistent application across teams.

Group registrations are well suited for organizations looking to:

• Build shared language and confidence around accessibility
• Strengthen consistency in people practices across roles and departments
• Maximize professional development investments

Visit our Group Enrollment webpage for details on bulk pricing and coordinated registration.

Upcoming Sessions:

Accommodations

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive learning experience for all participants. Accommodations are welcomed and supported as part of our standard practice.

If you require accommodations to support your participation, please reach out as early as possible. We are happy to work with you to understand your needs and identify appropriate supports to ensure meaningful engagement in PEAC.

Looking for more information? Visit the PEAC homepage or Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the Professional Education for Accessibility Competence program.