Universal design is an approach to designing products and environments to be usable by all people without needing adaptation or specialized design. It can be applied to any product or environment. Universal design is a process that involves identifying the intended users, defining guidelines and standards, involving intended users in providing feedback, applying the guidelines, planning for accommodations, providing training and support, and evaluating the design. When applied to education, universal design focuses on engaging all students and understanding how each student learns best by reducing disability barriers in curriculum.

1. By: Janea Van Natta

2.  Define: “Design
of products to
be made useable
by all people, to
the greatest
extent possible,
without the
need of
adaption or
specialized
design”

3.  Able to be applied
to any product or
environment
 Disability needs,
language barriers,
body structure
 Universal Design is
a PROCESS!

4. 1. Identify application
2. Define the universe
3. Involve consumers
4. Adopt guidelines or
standards
5. Apply guidelines and
standards
6. Plan for
accommodations
7. Train and support
8. Evaluate

5.  Learning is universal
 Make learning
INTERESTING
 Engage students
 Know how your
students learn best!
 Reduce disabilities
in Curriculum
 Be aware of
guidelines &
barriers to ensure a
connection with
each student!

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