{"id":8745,"date":"2025-03-13T23:51:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T03:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/?page_id=8745"},"modified":"2025-04-22T14:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T18:53:16","slug":"peac-300","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/peac\/peac-300\/","title":{"rendered":"PEAC 300"},"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 300\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"peac-300-designing-for-all-users\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PEAC 300: Designing for All Users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dive into practical examples of inclusive and universal design!<\/strong> PEAC 300 moves beyond theory, equipping participants with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to begin identifying effective design practices across a variety of environments, products, and services. Through a critical design lens, participants will analyze real-world spaces and products, uncovering innovative strategies to create accessible, user-friendly solutions that enhance usability for everyone.<\/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 id=\"block-33aa00f6-e3d0-4165-a821-6345d386443d\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Models of Disability:&nbsp;<\/strong>Medical, charity, moral, economic, and social models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility Language:<\/strong>&nbsp;Importance of inclusive language, person-first vs. identity-first language, and disability-related terminology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Experiences of Disability:<\/strong>&nbsp;Disability statistics, types, visible vs. non-visible disabilities, and neurodiversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barriers to Inclusion:<\/strong>&nbsp;Attitudinal, environmental\/physical, communication, and systemic\/policy barriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating Inclusive Spaces:<\/strong>&nbsp;Best practices for workplaces, introduction to universal design, active listening and allyship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disclosure and Accommodations:<\/strong>&nbsp;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-300\/#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 class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Architects &amp; Urban Planners:<\/strong> Professionals designing physical spaces who need to integrate inclusive and universal design principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Interior Designers: <\/strong>Individuals creating accessible indoor environments for diverse users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Product Designers &amp; Engineers<\/strong>: Those developing consumer products, devices, or assistive technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Industrial Designers:<\/strong> Professionals designing everyday products that must accommodate a wide range of users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Ergonomists &amp; Human Factors Specialists<\/strong>: Experts in optimizing design for usability and accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Accessibility Consultants<\/strong>: Practitioners advising organizations on inclusive design strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Facilities Managers &amp; Workplace Designers<\/strong>: Professionals responsible for ensuring physical accessibility in workspaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Policy Makers &amp; Regulators in Accessibility and Design<\/strong>: Government or corporate leaders involved in setting accessibility standards and guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Disability Advocates &amp; Accessibility Champions<\/strong>: Individuals working to promote inclusive practices in design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DEI) Leader<\/strong>: Those integrating accessibility within broader inclusion strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Educators &amp; Researchers in Design and Accessibility<\/strong>: Faculty, students, and academic researchers exploring accessibility innovations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Procurement &amp; Compliance Officers<\/strong>: Professionals responsible for selecting accessible products and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Retail &amp; Hospitality Industry Professionals<\/strong>:<span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\"> Businesses looking to create more accessible customer experiences.<\/span><\/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><strong>By the end of PEAC 300, you will learn how to: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Differentiate Inclusive vs Universal Design:<\/strong> Develop a clear understanding of inclusive and universal design, their key differences, applications, and impact on user accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognize Design Benefits:<\/strong> Explore real-world benefits, best practices, and strategies for creating products and environments that work for everyone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unpack Accessibility Using a Design Mindset:<\/strong> Analyze practical Universal Design and Inclusive Design examples in the workplace and broader community to develop a deeper understanding of accessibility innovations and gaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply Critical Thinking:<\/strong> Engage in thoughtful reflection and analysis to develop informed opinions on the evolving conversations around designing for accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultivate User Empathy:<\/strong> Recognize diverse user needs and gain a deeper appreciation for the lived experiences of people with disabilities and their interactions with spaces and products.<\/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;113&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-300\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Expect During PEAC 300<\/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;120&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\/PB-Headshot-2.png\" alt=\"Photo of Patricia Berube\" 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                            Patricia\n                B\u00e9rub\u00e9\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 300 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\/patricia-berube\/\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--red cu-button--small\">\n            View Profile\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">\n                for\n                Patricia B\u00e9rub\u00e9\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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