Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational approach that prioritizes making learning accessible for all students.
UDL Resources:
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Agents of Learning: UDL 3.0 in Action Through Learning-Driven Design
The 4th Annual Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Conference will take place on October 17, 2025, at Goodwin University in East Hartford, CT. Faculty interested in presenting must submit their proposals by March 14, 2025 at 4 pm, as late submissions will not be accepted. Selected presenters will be notified by June 1, 2025, and must confirm their participation by June 20, 2025, with final registration completed by June 30, 2025. APPLY HERE
CAST is an excellent resource for learning about UDL. They publish the UDL Guidelines, which are a useful set of concrete practices that faculty can adopt. Their higher education page “UDL on Campus” addresses all the aspects of course design and includes multi-media examples from real faculty teaching.
DO-IT’s AccessCollege Initiative hosts additional online resources and pays practical attention to the needs of students with physical and sensory disabilities.
Johns Hopkins University also has a resource page with numerous useful links.
CTL supports faculty who wish to introduce or expand their use of UDL in their classrooms.
View Gabbie Rappolt-Schlichtmann’s 2025 on-campus presentation “Learner Variability and UDL Implementation: Practical Pathways to Create More Equitable, Justice-Oriented Classrooms”.
The talk at the Center for Teaching and Learning focused on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating equitable and accessible post-secondary environments. Participants shared existing UDL strategies, explored ways to enhance their use, and defined strategies for ongoing improvement. The session included interactive lectures, reflections, and discussions, and addressing rigor in UDL.
