The document discusses universal design and universal design for learning (UDL). It outlines seven principles of universal design to ensure usability for all people. UDL principles aim to create inclusive learning environments through goals, materials, and assessment methods tailored for different types of learners. Benefits of UDL include cost savings, inclusive environments, increased student engagement, and legal compliance. The document provides resources on implementing UDL in curriculum design.

1. Everything should be designed so it can be used by ALL
people, not just the average person. Everyone must be
learning, including those who are disabled and gifted.
Universal Design and Universal
Design for Learning

2. Universal
Design
Principles
1. Reasonable use
2. Multiple uses
3. Simple and easily
understood
4. Noticeable effective
information
5. Errors are acceptable
6. Little physical effort
7. Appropriate size and space

3. Principles and Guidelines for Universal Design
for Learning

4. Creating A
Curriculum that is
Universally
Designed
1. Create goals
2. Provide materials and manipulates
3. Methods of teaching for different types of learners
• Interactive and hands-on
4. Types of assessments
• Avoid diagnosis of disabilities

5. Benefits of
Universal Design for
Learning
1. Saves money in the
long run
2. Encourages an
inclusive environment
3. Increases student
engagement
4. Legal compliance

6. Works Cited By: Baylie Cheslock
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLTJw0GSxk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0&feature=relmfu
http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED485470
http://teachereducation.umf.maine.edu/diversity/diversity-resources/universal-design-for-learning/
http://ajhidt.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/universal-design-for-learning/
http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk/blog/training/universal-design/
http://www.scoop.it/t/universal-design-for-online-learning
http://mylearninglog.pbworks.com/w/page/10877337/Universal%20Design%20for%20Learning