Universal Design
"Universal design" started in architecture and computing, but is now spreading to affect how colleges think about teaching and learning. This is a starting place to learn more about "UD."
Also be sure to check out resources from DO-IT on the topic of universal design in higher education, including applications in technology, teaching, physical space, and student services
UD in Architecture and Design
- The history of universal design , from The Center for Universal Design at NC State University
- Principles of UD , also by The Center for Universal Design (includes a free poster available for download)
- Information about Deaf space architectural theories at Gallaudet University
UD in Technology
- DO-IT at the University of Washington has collected a comprehensive list of resources for higher education related to universally designed technology and media, assistive technology and legal issues
- A list of resources for designing accessible computer labs on campus - also from DO-IT
- The video below explains how Laney College is using Kurzweil to universally design learning for all students (captioned but not audio described)
Video from the Web version of this publication:
Universal Learning Design: Empowering the Next Generation: https://www.youtube.com/embed/7SG1IwzHhiU
UD in Teaching and Learning
There are two main forms of UD in teaching and learning: Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The list below includes links to both versions
- Principles of UDI from DO-IT at the University of Washington
- UDL guidelines, an introductory video, and access to a free book about UDL are at CAST, Inc.
- Examples of campuses that are implementing UDL in systematic ways
- A checklist for instructors looking for concrete strategies to try UDL/UDI in teaching and learning , developed by research from DO-IT at the University of Washington
- The following video discusses connections between accessibility and UDL, from CAST, Inc. (video has captions but no audio description)
Video from the Web version of this publication:
Accessibility and UDL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/-i9aGm0TBu0