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The NCAC was estabished with the support of the US Dept of Ed's Office of Special Ed Programs to improve access, participation and progress within the general curriculum for students with disabilities through Universal Design for LEarning, advanced teaching practices, ed policy and consensus building. The NCAC site offers a wealth of resources including case stories, literature reviews, and examples of best classroom practices.

From CAST--Links to the research supporting each of the UDL Guidelinjes

Jenner, C. & Culwell, C. (2006). Using Universal Design for Learning in Community and Technical Colleges, UDL Project, 2002-2008.

6 districts in 5 states: IN, IA, KY, MA, OH Sopko, K. M. (June, 2008). Universal design for learning: Implementation in six local education agencies. Alexandria, VA: Project Forum at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education.

Rose, D., Harbour, W., Johnston, S., Daley, S., & Abarbanell, L. (2006). Universal Design for Learning in postsecondary education: Reflections on principles and their application. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, (19)2, 135-151.

Kortering, L. J., McClannon, T. W., & Braziel, P. M. (2008). Universal design for learning: A look at what algebra and biology students with and without high incidence conditions are saying. Remedial and Special Education, 29(6), 352-363. Retrieved October 17, 2010 from

Harac, Lani. (2004). A Level Playing Field. Teacher Magazine, (16)2, 40-45.

Izzo, M., Murray, A., & Novak, J. (2008). The Faculty Perspective on Universal Design for Learning. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, (21)2, 60-72.