2. UNIVERSAL DESIGN(UD)
Definition: The design of products and environments to be usable by
all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation
or specialized design
When designers apply UD principles, their products and environments
meet the needs of potential users with a variety of characteristics
Making a product or environment accessible to people with disabilities
often benefits others
3. UNIVERSAL DESIGN
INSTRUCTION ( UDI)
Definition: The design of instruction of
products and environments to be usable by all
students, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for adaptation or
specialized design
Goal: Maximize the learning of students
with a wide range of characteristics by applying
UD principles to all aspects of instruction
4. UNIVERSAL DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
1. Equitable use: Useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities
2. Flexibility in use: Accommodates wide range of individual abilities
3. Simple and intuitive use: Use is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s
experience, knowledge, language skills or current concentration level
4. Perceptible information: Communicates necessary info effectively
5. Tolerance for error: Minimizes hazards and consequences of accidental
actions
6. Low physical effort: Used efficiently, comfortably, and with a minimum fatigue
7. Size and space for approach and use: Enough size and space is provided for
reach, manipulation, and use regardless of the user's body size, posture, or mobility
5. EXAMPLES OF UDI
1. Class climate: Adopt practices that reflect high values with respect to both diversity and inclusiveness
2. Interaction: Encourage regular and effective interactions between students and the instructor
3. Physical environments & products: Ensure that facilities, activities, materials, and equipment are physically
accessible to and usable by all students, and that all potential student characteristics are addressed in safety
considerations
4. Delivery methods: Use multiple, accessible instructional methods that are accessible to all learners
5. Info. resources and technology: Ensure that course materials, notes, and other information resources are
engaging, flexible, and accessible for all students.
6. Feedback: Provide specific feedback on a regular basis
7. Assessment: Regularly assess student progress using multiple accessible methods and tools, and adjust
instruction accordingly.
8.Accommodation: Plan for accommodations for students whose needs are not met by the instructional design
6. UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR
LEARNING
Definition: A framework for designing
curricula that enable all individuals to gain
knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for learning
Integration of multiple means of
representation, action and expression, and
engagement into course curriculum
Does not eliminate the need for specific
accommodations for students with disabilities
7. WORKS CITED
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