{"id":8743,"date":"2025-03-13T23:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T03:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/?page_id=8743"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:30:48","slug":"peac-200","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/peac-200\/","title":{"rendered":"PEAC 200"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        PEAC 200\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"peac-200-understanding-accessibility-and-human-rights-legislation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PEAC 200: Understanding Accessibility and Human Rights Legislation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gain insights into Canada\u2019s accessibility laws and policies to build inclusive, compliant workplaces!<\/strong> 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\u2019s journey toward greater accessibility and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">We <strong>strongly encourage participants to take <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/peac-100\/\">PEAC 100<\/a><\/strong> 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:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-peac-100-topics\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    PEAC 100 Topics\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-peac-100-topics\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Models of Disability:<\/strong>\u00a0Medical, charity, moral, economic, and social models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Accessibility Language:<\/strong>\u00a0Importance of inclusive language, person-first vs. identity-first language, and disability-related terminology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Common Experiences of Disability:<\/strong>\u00a0Disability statistics, types, visible vs. non-visible disabilities, and neurodiversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Barriers to Inclusion:\u00a0<\/strong>Attitudinal, environmental\/physical, communication, and systemic\/policy barriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Creating Inclusive Spaces:\u00a0<\/strong>Best practices for workplaces, introduction to universal design, active listening and allyship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Disclosure and Accommodations:\u00a0<\/strong>Understanding disclosure and duty to inform\/inquire\/ accommodate, and common best practices for recruitment and workplace accommodations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/peac-200\/#upcomingsessions\">Enroll Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/\">Professional Education for Accessibility Competence (PEAC)<\/a> program, please visit our main <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/\">webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ideally-designed-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"intended-for\"><\/a>Ideally Designed For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HR Professionals &amp; Recruiters: <\/strong>Those responsible for hiring, onboarding, and workplace policies, ensuring compliance with accessibility laws and inclusive hiring practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managers &amp; Supervisors: <\/strong>Leaders overseeing teams who need to understand legal obligations and how to create accessible, compliant workplaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Professionals:<\/strong> Individuals developing policies and initiatives to foster accessibility and inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Occupational Health &amp; Safety Professionals: <\/strong>Those involved in workplace safety, accommodations, and ensuring compliance with accessibility-related regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Executives &amp; Senior Leaders: <\/strong>Decision-makers shaping accessibility and inclusion strategies within organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government &amp; Policy Advisors:<\/strong> Public sector employees responsible for policy development, compliance, and enforcement of accessibility regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Owners &amp; Entrepreneurs: <\/strong>Small and medium-sized business owners who need to ensure their workplaces comply with accessibility laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disability &amp; Accessibility Consultants: <\/strong>Professionals who advise organizations on improving accessibility and legal compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-youll-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You&#8217;ll Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of PEAC 200, you will learn how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand Key Accessibility Laws<\/strong>: Develop a foundational understanding of Canadian accessibility laws, human rights codes, and policies, including their practical implications for workplaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore Legislative Expectations and Implications<\/strong>: Assess core accessibility principles, gaps, and implications within provincial and territorial laws and policies, addressing their impact on workplace practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze Barriers: <\/strong>Recognize how attitudinal biases, systemic discrimination, and organizational barriers impact accessibility and how duty to accommodate principles are applied to address barriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop Creative Solutions<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"individual-rates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Individual Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each PEAC Competency is available for <strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"79\">$997 + HST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"group-rates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Group Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194757979 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW194757979 BCX8\">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 <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightRest SCXW194757979 BCX8\">maximizing your investment in accessibility and professional development.&nbsp;<\/span>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/group-enrollment\/\">Group Enrollment webpage<\/a> for more information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"upcoming-sessions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Sessions:<a id=\"upcomingsessions\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white cu-section--cards ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\" data-attributes=\"&#x7B;&quot;numberOfColumns&quot;&#x3A;3,&quot;blockBackground&quot;&#x3A;&quot;white&quot;,&quot;numberOfPosts&quot;&#x3A;6,&quot;moreButton&quot;&#x3A;&quot;none&quot;,&quot;currentPage&quot;&#x3A;1,&quot;blockType&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cards&quot;,&quot;contentType&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cu_event&quot;,&quot;taxName&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cu_event_type&quot;,&quot;order&quot;&#x3A;&quot;ASC&quot;,&quot;orderBy&quot;&#x3A;&quot;meta_value&quot;,&quot;metaCompare&quot;&#x3A;&quot;&gt;&#x3D;&quot;,&quot;metaField&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cu_event_end_date&quot;,&quot;showFilter&quot;&#x3A;false,&quot;hideEventMeta&quot;&#x3A;false,&quot;categories&quot;&#x3A;&quot;112&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;&#x3A;&quot;&quot;&#x7D;\" data-page=\"2\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n                \n                \n        <div class=\"cu-loading hidden text-center mx-auto h-6 w-6 animate-spin rounded-full border-4 border-solid border-current border-r-transparent align-[-0.125em] motion-reduce:animate-[spin_1.5s_linear_infinite]\" role=\"status\">\n    <span class=\"!absolute !-m-px !h-px !w-px !overflow-hidden !whitespace-nowrap !border-0 !p-0 ![clip:rect(0,0,0,0)]\">\n        Loading&#8230;\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n                                        \n        <p class=\"cu-no-posts \">\n            No\n            event\n\n            posts are available.\n        <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"cu-column cu-component not-contained mx-auto grid max-w-5xl md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 md:gap-10\">\n                                \n        <\/div>\n        \n                                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-to-expect-during-peac-200\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Expect During PEAC 200<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Interactive Small Group Sessions:<\/strong> PEAC competencies are designed for intentional interaction, encouraging meaningful discussions and collaboration in small groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Engaging and Practical Learning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Expect real-world applications, scenario-based discussions, and case studies to deepen your understanding of accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Breaks to Support Focus<\/strong>: We include regular breaks to reduce screen fatigue and help participants stay engaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Opportunities to Ask Questions:<\/strong> We foster an open learning environment, allowing participants to seek clarification and engage in discussions throughout the session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Flexible and Inclusive Formats:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Exclusive Access<\/strong>: You will have access to download the course materials for three months after your session.<p>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.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"accommodations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"meet-your-instructor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Instructor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white cu-section--cards ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\" data-attributes=\"&#x7B;&quot;numberOfPosts&quot;&#x3A;-1,&quot;showAllPosts&quot;&#x3A;true,&quot;numberOfColumns&quot;&#x3A;3,&quot;blockBackground&quot;&#x3A;&quot;white&quot;,&quot;showImages&quot;&#x3A;true,&quot;showJobTitle&quot;&#x3A;true,&quot;showEmail&quot;&#x3A;true,&quot;showPhone&quot;&#x3A;true,&quot;moreButton&quot;&#x3A;&quot;none&quot;,&quot;currentPage&quot;&#x3A;1,&quot;blockType&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cards&quot;,&quot;contentType&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cu_people&quot;,&quot;taxName&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cu_people_type&quot;,&quot;order&quot;&#x3A;&quot;asc&quot;,&quot;orderBy&quot;&#x3A;&quot;meta_value&quot;,&quot;metaField&quot;&#x3A;&quot;cu_people_first_name&quot;,&quot;showFilter&quot;&#x3A;false,&quot;buttonText&quot;&#x3A;&quot;View&#x20;Profile&quot;,&quot;categories&quot;&#x3A;&quot;119&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;&#x3A;&quot;&quot;&#x7D;\" data-page=\"2\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n                \n                \n        <div class=\"cu-loading hidden text-center mx-auto h-6 w-6 animate-spin rounded-full border-4 border-solid border-current border-r-transparent align-[-0.125em] motion-reduce:animate-[spin_1.5s_linear_infinite]\" role=\"status\">\n    <span class=\"!absolute !-m-px !h-px !w-px !overflow-hidden !whitespace-nowrap !border-0 !p-0 ![clip:rect(0,0,0,0)]\">\n        Loading&#8230;\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n                                        \n        <p class=\"cu-no-posts hidden\">\n            No\n            people\n\n            posts are available.\n        <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"cu-column cu-component not-contained mx-auto grid max-w-5xl md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 md:gap-10\">\n                        \n                    <div class=\"not-prose cu-card rounded-lg @container md:max-w-xl flex flex-col gap-3 bg-white shadow-lg shadow-cu-black-100 text-center group duration-300 ease-in hover:scale-[1.02] hover:shadow-cu-black-200\">\n            <figure class=\"px-6 pt-8 pb-2 mb-2 overflow-hidden rounded-t-lg cu-figure--round\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/ML-Headshot-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>\n                        <\/figure>\n    \n    <header class=\"px-6 first:mt-6\">\n        <h2 class=\"text-lg font-semibold text-cu-black @sm:md:text-xl leading-6 @sm:md:leading-8\">\n                            Melissa\n                Luhtanen\n                    <\/h2>\n    <\/header>\n    <div class=\"flex flex-col px-6\">\n        <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-sm text-cu-black-700 @sm:md:text-base\">\n                            <li class=\"text-base @sm:md:text-lg italic\">\n                    PEAC 200 Instructor\n                <\/li>\n                                                    <li>\n                    \n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <footer class=\"px-6 pt-3 mt-auto md:pt-5\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/people\/melissa-luhtanen\/\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--red cu-button--small\">\n            View Profile\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">\n                for\n                Melissa Luhtanen\n            <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div>\n        \n                \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for more information? 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