PEAC 200: Legislation, Policy, & Human Rights is the second 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 200 delves into the legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations that work to shape accessibility practices across the country. You will gain a broad knowledge of Canadian accessibility laws and human rights codes, their implications, and how to implement them effectively and ensure your workplace is compliant.

Delivery
This module will be delivered in person, on campus at Carleton University.

Instructor
This module is taught by Melissa Luhtanen, Senior Legal Counsel to the Tribunal and to the Chief Commissioner of the Alberta Human Rights Commission and will feature Guest Speaker Michael Gottheil, Accessibility Commissioner.

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 100: Accessibility & Disability Awareness on May 28, 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.