{"id":9010,"date":"2025-03-14T00:12:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T04:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/?page_id=9010"},"modified":"2025-09-08T14:55:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:55:03","slug":"peac-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/peac-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"PEAC FAQs"},"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 FAQs\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<p>Please review some frequently asked questions and answers below about the PEAC program.<\/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\">\n                                    <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-9132-1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            Are PEAC courses accessible?\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 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-9132-1\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"Are PEAC courses accessible?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/--><!-- wp:paragraph -->\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 to&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peac@carleton.ca,<\/a> and we are happy to work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive learning experience.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Zoom is our virtual meeting platform. Live captions can be enabled for accessibility.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>All course materials are created and saved as Microsoft Office files and have been reviewed for accessibility.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<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>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-8176-2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            Do I need prerequisites to enroll?\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 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-8176-2\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"Do I need prerequisites to enroll?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/--><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We&nbsp;<strong>strongly encourage participants to take&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/peac-100\/\">PEAC 100<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PEAC 100 focuses on the following topics:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Models of Disability:\u00a0<\/strong>Medical, charity, moral, economic, and social models.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Accessibility Language:<\/strong>\u00a0Importance of inclusive language, person-first vs. identity-first language, and disability-related terminology.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Common Experiences of Disability:<\/strong>\u00a0Disability statistics, types, visible vs. non-visible disabilities, and neurodiversity.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Barriers to Inclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0Attitudinal, environmental\/physical, communication, and systemic\/policy barriers.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Creating Inclusive Spaces:<\/strong>\u00a0Best practices for workplaces, introduction to universal design, active listening and allyship.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Disclosure and Accommodations:<\/strong>\u00a0Understanding disclosure and duty to inform\/inquire\/ accommodate, and common best practices for recruitment and workplace accommodations.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-8759-3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            How can Carleton staff or faculty participate?\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 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-8759-3\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"How can Carleton staff or faculty participate?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/--><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\">Carleton staff and faculty members interested in taking one or more PEAC competencies <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\">eligible to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\"> at a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\">reduced cu_event_cost.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\"> Please<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\"> email us at <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW160627041 BCX8\" href=\"mailto:peac@carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">peac@carleton.ca<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160627041 BCX8\"> for more information.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW160627041 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-8178-4\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            What is my time commitment?\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 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-8178-4\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"What is my time commitment?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/--><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each competency has been designed to be completed within 8 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outside of the designated class time, you will be expected to complete a brief online quiz to assess your mastery of the content. This quiz is not timed, and you can take as much time as you need to complete it before the deadline, which is two weeks from the completion of each competency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no expectation of homework or take-away activities in any of the PEAC competency modules<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, resources are available through the PEAC Brightspace course management platform to support the content and learning in each PEAC competency.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-8179-5\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            What Is the learning format?\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 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-8179-5\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"What Is the learning format?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/--><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEAC competency modules are offered virtually via Zoom. Please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/#peacofferings\">course offerings<\/a> to view each course schedule.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sessions must be attended live (synchronous) as scheduled. This program is not self-paced and requires you to be present during the designated live session times. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:260}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two Half Days: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEAC competencies will run over two half days between 12 pm and 4 pm EST to be able to accommodate those who may be joining from different time zones. There will be several small breaks throughout the day. These breaks allow you to take a break from the screen and have time in your day to address your life\/work commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-8175-6\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            What will I earn?\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 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-8175-6\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"What will I earn?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/--><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To showcase your achievement upon successfully completing each PEAC Competency, you will receive a Record of Completion Certificate from Carleton University. <\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/dl>\n\n    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for more information? 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