Accessibility Institute at Carleton University

Only one month left! Have you registered for PEAC’s August training sessions? Sign up for PEAC 100 to build a foundation in accessibility principles and bring inclusive practices into your work and beyond: carleton.apprendo.io/marketplace/co… Join PEAC 200 to explore Canadian accessibility laws and policies—and learn how to apply them to create a more inclusive, compliant workplace: carleton.apprendo.io/marketplace/co… We’ll see you there!

Looking to create real change in your organization? PEAC 200 teaches you how to apply Canadian accessibility and human rights legislation to your workplace policies to build a space where everyone can thrive. Register now: carleton.ca/accessibility-… #Accessibility #ProfessionalDevelopment

Sign up for our August PEAC 100 session! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to build a strong foundation in accessibility. Understand the essential knowledge and tools to help create a more inclusive and accessible workplace. Ready to make a difference? Sign up today: carleton.apprendo.io/marketplace/co…

June 7 is National Health and Fitness Day! Join in the nationwide movement to get active and participate in recreational sports and fitness activities by checking out Carleton's adaptive sport programs and facilities for all ages and fitness levels: athletics.carleton.ca/adaptive-sport…

Thanks to @ottawacity for hosting their annual AccessAbility Day celebration in recognition of #NAAW! Wonderful to meet Rick Hansen following his fantastic keynote speech highlighting the progress that's been made in improving accessibility in the built environment @RickHansenFdn

Carleton University’s Accessibility Institute is working to advance accessibility nationwide, inspiring organizations with lived-experience-driven policy change. To learn more about our blueprint for accessibility, visit: carleton.ca/accessibility-….

Register now for our upcoming Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Professional Training to gain practical skills in measuring accessibility in the built environment. To learn more, visit carleton.ca/accessibility-….

Start the change you want to see in your organization. PEAC 100 provides the foundational knowledge you need to introduce and integrate inclusivity into your workplace. Join us June 3 and 5 to learn practical strategies for identifying and removing barriers. Register today: carleton.ca/accessibility-…

Did you know? One of our core goals at the Accessibility Institute is to mobilize accessibility knowledge and create accessible training and education opportunities — especially for those who are new to accessibility. For details about our learning and certifications offerings, visit: carleton.ca/accessibility-….

We're celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Today reminds us to highlight the importance of #DigitalAccessibility and ensure we're creating inclusive environments and experiences, in person AND online. Learn how to get involved: can-rca.ca #GAAD2025

Join us next week for our accessibility training course, PEAC 500: Developing Accessible Workplace Practices. Learn how to transform your workplace into a space where everyone can thrive! Register now to join us May 20 and 22: carleton.ca/accessibility-….

ICYMI: The May 2025 issue of the Canadian Accessibility Network newsletter is out now: mailchi.mp/carleton/can-n… Subscribe to the CAN Newsletter and stay up to date with a community of 140+ organizations working to advance accessibility across Canada: bit.ly/can-newsletter

As organizations today place more emphasis on improving workplace culture and operations, efforts to enhance inclusion and accessibility are top of mind for many. On our blog, hear it from Diane Biesinger, a senior manager with @HRPA, on why accessibility competence makes for more effective and competitive organizations: carleton.ca/accessibility-….

Enhanced accessibility competence helps attract and retain talented employees and ultimately makes for a more competitive, dynamic organization which fosters greater trust and retention. Learn more: carleton.ca/accessibility-….

💡Got an idea to make the Carleton University campus more accessible? Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit ideas to the Dedicated Access Fund (DAF)! We're looking for project ideas that: ✅ Remove existing barriers ✅ Identify gaps or needs ✅ Suggest retrofits to improve accessibility Submit your ideas today: carleton.ca/accessibility-…

Don’t miss next week’s accessibility training course, PEAC 600: Creating Accessible Learning Environments. Join us to learn how to create inclusive learning and training experiences that work for everyone! Register now to join us May 13 and 15: carleton.ca/accessibility-….

When learning is accessible, everyone benefits. PEAC 600 gives in-house educators, trainers and instructional designers the tools to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences—whether online or in person. Ready to build inclusive learning experiences within your organizations? Sessions begin May 13 and May 15. Register now: carleton.ca/accessibility-…

Don’t miss our upcoming accessibility training course, PEAC 500: Developing Accessible Workplace Practices. Join us to learn how to transform your workplace into a space where everyone can thrive! Register now to join us May 20 and 22: carleton.ca/accessibility-….

In our latest blog we're sharing details on how interdisciplinary accessibility research impacts broader inclusivity. Hear it from Dr. Boris Vukovic, Director, Accessibility Institute and Canadian Accessibility Network: carleton.ca/accessibility-….