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Universal design for learning is a concept that is quite popular within the disability field right now because it emphasizes usability for all. Many feel that this leads to universal accessibility for students with disabilities. CAST is one of the leader's in the field, helping educators to apply the principles to their teaching.

Universal design is a concept that you may want to consider when building your online courses. It will not eliminate the need for some students with disabilities to use accommodations but it does offer greater usability by all learners.

DO-IT is a federally funded grant program from the University of Washington that provides many resources for faculty and staff working with students with disabilities. This particular page takes you to the page on their site with information and resources regarding technology for individuals with disabilities.

This grant program provides many tutorials on how to make common documents and program files accessible for individuals with disabilities.  Particularly useful may be the PDF, Word and power point tutorials I have highlighted.

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Quick facts and resources for UDL in the classroom.