The document discusses universal design, which aims to make products and environments usable for all people regardless of ability. It outlines seven principles of universal design including equitable use, flexibility, perceptible information, and tolerance for error. The document also provides ways teachers can support universal design in the classroom, such as using hands-on activities, presenting information in multiple formats, and ensuring access to universal design technology. An example is given of how allowing a dyslexic student to take a test on a tablet with text-to-speech and spell check could accommodate their needs.

1. By Kara Tensing

2. The goal of
universal design is
to make products
and environments
usable to everyone.
No matter their
race, gender, age,
physical health,
social status…

3. 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
(Center for Universal Design. ©2013 DO-IT,
UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON )

4. How can teachers support UDL?
• Hands on, engaging activities
• Presenting information in multiple ways
• Administrators support the teachers’
efforts
• Students from every level of learning can
communicate together
• Access to Universal design technology in
the classroom

5. *EXAMPLE*
• Some students suffer from dyslexia and a pen
and paper test is not a fair way to test their
knowledge. If the student were able to take
the test on a tablet, or computer, they could
have the questions read aloud to them, and
use a spell checker when writing their
answers. This would accommodate that
child's needs.