PEAC 100: Accessibility and Disability Awareness
PEAC 100: Accessibility and Disability Awareness
Categories: General, Lectures and Seminars, Programs and Training, Virtual | Intended for Anyone, Carleton Community, Staff/Faculty
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Location Details
Virtual via Zoom
Contact Information
Accessibility Institute, 613 520-2600 Ext. 7323, peac@carleton.ca
Registration
Cost
$997
About this Event
Host Organization: The Accessibility Institute at Carleton University
More Information: Please click here for additional details.
PEAC 100: Accessibility and Disability Awareness is the first of three core competency training modules in the Professional Education for Accessibility Competence (PEAC) program.
About
PEAC is an accessibility training program designed for decision-makers, leaders, directors, managers, individuals, and teams. This training program is intended to help you:
- Upskill your accessibility knowledge and confidence in the workplace.
- Build capacity to better understand accessibility and disability perspectives and practices.
- Develop practical skills and access tools to enhance inclusivity within your role, team, and organization.
PEAC 100 will delve into the many models of disability and help you gain a broad understanding of accessibility. By the conclusion of this training module, you will be ready to drive meaningful change and contribute knowledge and practices to make your workplace more inclusive and equitable.
Delivery
This module will be delivered virtually.
Instructor
This module is taught by Jenna Lambert, ACT to Employ Student Counsellor and former Program Coordinator for Carleton University’s department of Equity and Inclusive Communities. This module will feature Guest Speaker Tara Connolly, Assistant Director, Research and Development at the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University and transitions specialist with 20+ years of experience working with and learning from adults and youth on the Autism spectrum.
What Will You Receive?
Upon successfully completing the three core competency training modules, you will receive a certificate from Carleton University in recognition of your educational achievement.
To continue your accessibility training and be eligible to receive the PEAC training certificate, please consider registering for the remaining two core competency training modules:
PEAC 200: Legislation, Policy, & Human Rights on June 7, 2024
PEAC 300: Inclusive and Universal Design on June 11, 2024
Cost
PEAC Competency Module Bundle: SAVE! Purchase three PEAC competency training modules at a reduced rate of $750 + HST per module (savings of $741). All three modules must be purchased at the same time. Please email peac@carleton.ca to receive the competency bundle registration code.
About the Accessibility Institute
The PEAC program is provided by the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University, a renowned hub for interdisciplinary accessibility research, education and training, and community engagement.