The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) developed the concept of Universal Design for Learning.  "UDL mirrors the Universal Design movement in architecture and product design, which calls for making things for the widest possible range of users rather than resorting to costly, inconvenient, and unattractive adaptations later."

Universal Design for Learning calls for ...

• Multiple means of representation, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge
• Multiple means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know
• Multiple means of engagement, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation

Implementing various Assistive Technology interventions can help students fulfill their educational promise and support teachers in their goal to deliver content that is understandable, meaningful, engaging, and able to be mastered.

This website is designed for both the general education teacher and the special education teacher to learn about universal design for learning and how all students can access core curriculum using alternate options and for those students with IEPs or 504 plans, using assistive technology to help in that access.

"It's easier to put on a pair of slippers than carpet the whole world." a statement from a school psychologist supporting Assistive Technology. anonymous by way of Al Franken by way of Joe Weber

Special thanks to: Joy Zabala, the AT muse, Gayl Bowser, the framework for me, Jeannette Van Houten, my guideling light, and Madalaine Pugliese, my mentor, my muse, my friend.

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