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UDL Universal Design for Learning

This overview traces the evolution of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), highlighting the journey from the early civil rights movement for individuals with disabilities to contemporary educational practices. Key legislation, such as the Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, has played a pivotal role in fostering inclusivity. The focus is on transforming architectural barriers into educational opportunities through various means of representation, expression, and engagement to meet diverse learning needs. Explore tools and resources that support UDL implementation.

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UDL Universal Design for Learning

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  1. UDLUniversal Design for Learning Kwhite Aug 2007

  2. It all began with…. • People with disabilities : • Were minorities • Few lived long • Few were seen in the community • Fewer worked

  3. Fuel was added in the form of Laws • Barrier-free movement in the 1950s - physical barriers • 1961, the American Standards Association (later known as The American National Standards Institute, or ANSI) • The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 • Education for Handicapped Children Act of 1975 • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

  4. Examples: Curb cut Self opening doors

  5. What it is Not • RTI • Looks at students not working at grade level • Assistive Technology • Looks at specific student needs • http://www.inclusive.com/AT_boogie/at30.swf

  6. A Paradigm Shift • From Architectural to Education

  7. CAST Center for Applied Special Technology

  8. Representation Various ways to obtain information

  9. Think about it:List out how you represent materials to your students now HOW?

  10. Expression Various ways to demonstrate knowledge

  11. Think about it:List out how your students demonstrate knowledge HOW?

  12. Engagement Various ways to challenge and motivate them

  13. Think about it:Make a list of how you challenge and engage your students HOW?

  14. Activity How well do I know my students? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

  15. Let’s look more in-depth at Engagement:

  16. Example of UDL Unit

  17. A UDL Tool

  18. Let’s Explore ….. The Florida Universal Access Projecthttp://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/ua/ua.html http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/ http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/

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