Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people without the need for adaptation. It is based on seven principles including equitable use, flexibility, simple and intuitive use, perceptible information, tolerance for error, low physical effort, and size and space for approach and use. Universal design for learning provides multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement to give students opportunities to acquire and demonstrate knowledge in various ways with appropriate challenges and motivation.

1. B Y: A L E X I S T O A Z
UNIVERSAL DESIGN

2. WHAT IS UNIVERSAL DESIGN?
• The design of products and environments to be
usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible,
without the need for adaptation or specialized
design

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

4. UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING:
THE 3 M’S
Multiple Means
of Representation
 Give students the
opportunity to
acquire information
in a variety of
ways.

5. UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING:
THE 3 M’S
Multiple Means of
Action and
Expression
 Give students
opportunities to
demonstrate their
knowledge in various
ways

6. UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING:
THE 3 M’S
Multiple Means of
Engagement
 Provide children
with challenges
and motivation to
learn