PEAC 600: Creating Accessible Learning Environments

The Challenge You’re Likely Facing

You’re responsible for designing or delivering learning and training experiences, whether in classrooms, virtual settings, or workplace programs. However, without clear guidance, shared standards, and confidence in accessible design, learning environments often rely on individual accommodations rather than inclusive systems. 

Educators and trainers are frequently left to adapt materials on the fly, retrofit digital content, or respond reactively to accessibility needs as they arise. When learning environments are not designed to support diverse ways of engaging, processing, and participating, learners disengage or are excluded altogether. Over time, these gaps undermine learning outcomes, confidence, and trust, while placing unnecessary strain on both learners and those delivering the training. 

PEAC 600: Creating Accessible Learning Environments equips educators and trainers with the knowledge and practical tools to design and deliver accessible learning experiences from the start. The course focuses on removing barriers through intentional design, strengthening disability confidence, and translating accessibility principles into real-world teaching and training practices. Through applied discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, participants develop the skills needed to create learning environments where all learners can meaningfully participate and succeed. 

Ideally Designed For

• Corporate and Professional Trainers: Responsible for delivering employee training across in-person, virtual, or hybrid settings and looking to ensure learning experiences are accessible and engaging for all participants. 
• Training Program Coordinators and Administrators: Accountable for setting standards, policies, or frameworks for learning programs and seeking to embed accessibility consistently across training design and delivery.  
• Educators and Instructors: Teaching in higher education, adult learning, or professional development contexts who want to create more inclusive classrooms, courses, and learning materials.  
• Accessibility, Equity and Diversity Practitioners: Supporting disability inclusion and accessible learning practices within organizations or educational institutions.

What You’ll Learn 

By the end of PEAC 600, you’ll be able to: 

• Design Inclusive Learning Environments: Apply proven strategies to create accessible, engaging learning experiences in both online and in-person settings. 
• Design for Diverse Learners: Use inclusive and accessible design principles to support varied learning styles, engagement needs, assessments, and activities. 
• Identify and Integrate Effective Accommodations: Recognize systemic and process-based accommodations and integrate them into learning design and delivery—not as afterthoughts. 
• Apply Accessibility to Learning Theory: Strengthen traditional instructional approaches by applying an accessibility lens to learning theories and educational practice. 
• Train Others in Accessible Practices: Build strategies for supporting colleagues and teams in accessibility and disability awareness related to teaching and training. 
• Plan for Sustainable Impact: Develop a clear, actionable plan to improve accessibility within your current learning or training programs. 

What To Expect During PEAC 600 

• Interactive Small Group Sessions: Designed for meaningful discussion, reflection, and collaboration with peers. 
• Engaging and Practical Learning: Real-world scenarios, case studies, and applied activities focused on learning and training contexts. 
• Breaks to Support Focus: Regular breaks are built in to reduce fatigue and model accessible learning practices. 
• Opportunities to Ask Questions: An open learning environment where participants can seek clarification, share experiences, 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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Justyna Szluinska

• PEAC 600 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.

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 course to support guided exercises, reflection prompts, and capturing key insights. 
• Record of Completion Certificate (included): An earned certificate recognizing successful completion, issued after the course assessment. 
• PEAC 600 Starter Pack (a $50 value): A curated preparation kit with short resources, reflection prompts, and a clear “what to expect” guide to help you arrive ready to participate
• Résumé & LinkedIn Skills Translation Guide (a $100 value): A post-training downloadable tool to help you clearly articulate PEAC 600 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 continued learning. 
• Post-Training Action Plan (a $75 value): Structured tools to reflect on key takeaways and translate them into concrete next steps for improving accessible learning practices. 
• 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 that support implementation. 

Pricing

Each PEAC 600 registration includes live, facilitated learning, practical tools and resources, and access to post-session materials that support real-world 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 understanding of accessible learning practices 

• Strengthen consistency across training programs or courses 

• Maximize professional development investments 

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

Upcoming Sessions:

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Multi Day

PEAC 600: Creating Accessible Learning Environments

• March 24 to 26
• Virtual Event

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.