Universal Design has its roots in the field of architecture
Universal Design involves designing buildings that are accessible to everyone at the outset, rather than retrofitting at a later date
Universal Design increases access for everyone
Universal Design is Everywhere
Closed Captioning
Ramps
Curb Cuts
Easy to Hold Tools
Digital Textbooks
Lifts in Pools
Adjustable height desks
Levered doorhandles
iPads: access to information, productivity, communication & connectivity...
What is Universal Design for Learning?
Universal Design for Learning
is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.
UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs. CAST.org
Introduction to the Three Principles of UDL
UDL Guidelines
Implementing UDL
UDL Principles and Practice
