Professional Education for Accessibility Competence (PEAC)
Unlock the Power of Accessibility with PEAC
Elevate Your Expertise. Transform Your Workplace. Lead with Inclusion.
Professional Education for Accessibility Competence (PEAC) {pronounced p-ee-k} is more than just training; it’s a game-changer in workplace accessibility. Designed to bridge the gap between accessibility awareness and workplace operations, PEAC empowers professionals to confidently integrate accessibility best practices, ensuring your organization moves beyond compliance to true inclusion.
Why Choose PEAC
- Expand Your Awareness: Develop a professional understanding of accessibility and disability across diverse workplace contexts.
- Invest in Your Impact: Strengthen your ability to inspire change and cultivate an environment where accessibility fuels innovation, collaboration, and success for all.
- Adopt an Accessibility Mindset: Lead with confidence, challenge assumptions, and embed accessibility into the core of your organization’s culture.
- Validate Your Knowledge: Showcase your accessibility knowledge with a record of completion certificate from Carleton University, verifying your accessibility competencies.
- Transform Your Workplace: Apply practical accessibility principles in real-world settings, fostering a more inclusive, compliant, and sustainable work environment.
- Drive Meaningful Change: Become a proactive leader in accessibility, advocating for progress and implementing lasting organizational transformation.
The PEAC Advantage
To address the emerging priorities and practical needs in accessibility, PEAC crosses the full spectrum of accessibility awareness. PEAC goes beyond surface-level awareness to equip you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and strategic confidence to excel in accessibility. Whether you’re navigating complex accessibility regulations, managing accommodation requests, or driving inclusive workplace strategies, PEAC ensures you’re prepared and can achieve peak accessibility.
What Sets PEAC Apart
- Comprehensive, Competency-Based Training: Choose which competencies are most relevant to you and your workplace context.
- Expert-Led, Live Learning: Expert-led live sessions that provide interactive, real-time engagement with accessibility professionals.
- Real-World Application: Apply concepts to real workplace challenges.
- Recognition from Carleton University: Earn Record of Completion Certificates for each competency you complete to showcase your accessibility knowledge.
- Invest in Your Team: Take advantage of PEAC group discounts!
“The Professional Education for Accessibility Competence (PEAC) program has been a transformative experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking to create more inclusive environments.”
– PEAC Participant
“An excellent session where you learn how to identify accessibility within an organization and create strategic plans for improvements. The instructor was very knowledgable and passionate about this topic!”
– PEAC Participant
“The facilitators brought great energy and engagement to the session. Their enthusiasm made the experience enjoyable and impactful.”
– PEAC Participant
PEAC Offerings
Please click on each button below to learn more about each competency, view the delivery schedules, and register.
Pricing
Individual Rates
Each PEAC Competency is available for $997 + HST.
Group Rates
Do you have five or more team members who would like to take PEAC? Bulk enrollment entitles you to discounted pricing, allowing you to train more team members within your budget and maximizing your investment in accessibility and professional development. Visit our Group Enrollment webpage for more information.
Meet Our Instructors
Learn from leading accessibility professionals who bring real-world expertise to every session. Visit our PEAC instructor webpage for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for more information? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Upcoming Sessions
Want to know when the next sessions are being held? Please see below. Visit each of the PEAC offerings to view more information.
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Multi Day
PEAC 100: Applying Accessibility Foundations
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January 13 to 15
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Virtual Event
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Multi Day
PEAC 300: Designing for All Users
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January 20 to 22
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Virtual Event
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Multi Day
PEAC 200: Understanding Accessibility and Human Rights Legislation
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February 3 to 5
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Virtual Event
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Multi Day
PEAC 400: Embedding Accessibility into Strategic Planning
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February 10 to 12
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Virtual Event
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Multi Day
PEAC 500: Developing Accessible Workplace Practices
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February 24 to 26
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Virtual Event
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Multi Day
PEAC 100: Applying Accessibility Foundations
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March 10 to 12
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Virtual Event
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Contact
If you have any questions about the PEAC program or registration, please contact the Accessibility Institute, and we will be happy to assist you: peac@carleton.ca.