2. What is Universal Design?
• Universal design (UD), according to the Center for
Universal Design, "is 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”
• Used to help those be fully successful despite
some sort of disability of gifted
http://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-
functional-needs
3. Universal Design in the
Classroom
• Promote learning of all students whether they are
gifted in the classroom or suffer from a learning
disability
• Encourages every student to learn to their fullest
potential.
• Use multiple methods of learning in the classroom
to accommodate all students.
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4. Process of Universal
Design
• Identify the application
• Define the universe
• Involve consumers
• Adopt guidelines or standards
• Apply guidelines or standards
• Plan for accommodations
• Train and support
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