EDP 279 Assignment 2.3

1. Univer sal Design
A Presentation by: Corey Nichols

2. What is Universal
Design?
UD is an approach that can be applied when creating
almost anything. Whether it be an environment,
product, technology, or set of guidelines. The goal of
UD to take into account the diverse population that
exist and create something that accessible to the entire
population that will be using it.

3. The 7 Principles of
Universal Design
1. Equitable Use – This means that something was created to be easily
used by everyone including a diverse range of disabilities.
2. Flexibility in use – this is when something is designed to take into
account not only ability but also preference
3. Simple and intuitive - This means something is designed to be
easy to understand for all.
4. Perceptible information - This means information is presented in
a fashion that everyone is able to perceive.
5. Tolerance for Error – This means the design minimizes negative
consequences in case a mistake is made.
6. Low physical effort – This means something is relatively
comfortable an easy to use.
7. Size and space for approach – This means the proper amount of
space is used to accommodate everyone.

4. Who benefits from UD?
 Well, everyone benefits from universal design.
 Often times most people think of individuals with
disabilities when we consider UD but UD is to benefit
all individuals.
 In a classroom UD would provide an environment that
accommodated not only learners with exceptionalities,
but also gifted learners.

5. Universal Design For
Learning
 Universal Design can be incorporated into a classroom
the classroom as it is with any environment. This is
known as The Universal Design for Learning.
 This is not very different from how Universal design is
incorporated into other environments. A classroom and
lessons are designed to be accessible to the entire
class population regardless of the difference the exists
within the population.
 When UDL is an approach that believes disabilities are
a product of the environment or curriculum and its
restrictions. They believe that by creating a class that is
accessible to all we will eliminate the idea of a
disability.

6. The 3 Principles of
Universal Design for
learning
1. Multiple Means of Representation – This means the
way the information is presented is differentiated to meet the needs of
all learners. This can include supplementing text with visuals, providing
alternate languages and multiple ways to guide comprehension.
2. Provide for Multiple Means of Action &
Expression- This means that the environment supports learners
of a wide variety of motor skills. It also encompasses providing a
flexible means of communication so the student can express their
knowledge.
3. Provide Multiple Means of Engagement- this means
instruction has been designed to help meet the interests of all students.
IT also encompasses creating an environment that helps sustain effort
from all students and allows flexibility in how students set goals.

7. Incorporating UDL in
your classroom.
 When taking a UDL approach in the classroom it will be important
to know each student as an individual.
 When designing a lesson activity or organizing the classroom itself
you should ask yourself will this work for everyone.
 Be flexible, although planning is very important you cannot
account for everything. Students change both physically and
cognitively you may have to change something on the fly.
 Finally evaluate every so often look at how you are using UDL and
ask is this still working? What can I change to make my instruction
more effective.

8. Work Cited: Images
 UD computer image found at:
http://media.dwell.com/images/478*349/101-universal-design-computer-with-petals.jpg
 Inclusive classroom clipart found at:
http://www.theinclusiveclass.com/2011/12/welcome-to-our-classroom-words-to.html
 UD class Image found at:
http://www.udlcenter.org/sites/udlcenter.org/files/ataglance.jpg
 Multimedia image found at:
http://websavvymarketers.com/multi-media-productions/
 Student project image found at:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/clip/artproject_color.html
 Multiple subjects image found at:
http://www.worldwide-idea.org/images/subjectsCollage.gif

9. Work Cited:
Information
 Implementing UDL: Uploaded by UDL Center March 17, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0&feature=relmfu
 Universal Design of instruction: Definitions, principles, guidelines, and exambles by
Sheryl Burgstahler
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/instruction.html
 A goal and process that can be applied to the design of any product or enviroment
by Sheryl Burgstahler
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html
 The UD Guidelines uploaded by: UDLCenter March 17, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o&feature=relmfu