Universal design aims to make buildings and environments accessible to people of all abilities. It originated in the 1970s to accommodate an aging population and people with disabilities. The principles of universal design emphasize equitable use, flexibility, perceptible information, tolerance for error, and low physical effort. Universal design for learning applies these principles to education to help marginalized students, such as those with disabilities or limited English proficiency, reach their full potential. The three principles of UDL are providing multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement.

1. Universal
design

2. What is Universal Design ?
- “Universal design in architecture
recognized the importance of building
environments that were more in line
with the needs of an aging population
and the requirements of those persons
with disabilities who were being
welcomed into the general community
during the 1970s.”

3. What are the principles of
Universal Design?
 Equitable use
 Flexibility in use
 Simple and intuitive
 Perceptible information
 Tolerance for error
 Low physical effort
 Size and space for approach and use

4. UDL:Universal Design for learning
- The UDL is intended to help the
students who are marginalized in
school, or they are not reaching the
average performance in school.
Ex. Students with disabilities
Students that first language is not
English

5. Three principles of UDL
Provide multiple means of
representation
Provide multiple means of action
and expression
Provide multiple means of
engagement

6. Work Resources:
 UDL: principles and practice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embe
dded&v=pGLTJw0GSxk
 Sheryl Burgstahler. Universal design: Process,
Principles and applications. University of Washington.
N.D.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/
ud.html
 What is universal design for learning? National center
for accessible and instructional materials.
http://aim.cast.org/learn/historyarchive/backgroundpa
pers/promise_of_udl/what_udl#UDLearning
 Brandon Santanek. Universal Design.
http://www.experiencedzine.com/2012/09/09/universa
l-design-at-disney/