2. The Process of Universal Design
Identify the application
Define the universe
Involve consumers
Adopt guidelines or standards
Plan for accommodations
Train and support
Evaluate
Burgstahler, Sheryl. "Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications.”
Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications.
University of Washington, 2012. Web. 24 Sept. 2013. <http://
www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html>.
3. Universal Design Principles
Equitable Use
Flexibility in Use
Simple and Intuitive
Perceptible Information
Tolerance for Error
Low Physical Effort
Size and Space for Approach and Use
Burgstahler, Sheryl. "Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications.” Universal
Design: Process, Principles, and Applications. University of Washington,
2012. Web. 24 Sept. 2013. <http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/
Programs/ud.html>.
4. Universal Design for Learning
Guidelines:
Provide multiple means of representation
Provide options for perception
Provide options for language and symbols
Options for comprehension
Provide multiple means of action and expression
Provide options for physical expression
Provide options for expressive skills and fluency
Provide options for executive functions
Provide multiple means of engagement
Provide options for recruiting interest
Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence
Provide options for self-regulation
"The UDL Guidelines." YouTube. UDL Center, 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 24 Sept. 2013. <http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsx3DGpv5o>.
5. More on Universal Design
Use different amounts of scaffolding
Ex: Guided reading- tape
recorders, eReaders, etc.
Focus on all levels of learners- not just the
“typical student”
Howard, K. "Universal Design for Learning: Meeting the Needs of All Students: Articles: Publications:
Theory & Research: Universal Design for Learning: CAST." Universal Design for Learning:
Meeting the Needs of All Students: Articles: Publications: Theory & Research: Universal
Design for Learning: CAST. N.p., 2004. Web. 24 Sept. 2013. <http://4.17.143.133/udl/
index.cfm?i=4992>.
Burgstahler, Sheryl. "Universal Design of Web Pages in Class Projects." Universal Design of Web Pages in Class
Projects. University of Washington, 2012. Web. 24 Sept. 2013. <http://www.washington.edu/
doit/Brochures/Technology/universal_class.html>.
