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This short video gives a really simple breakdown of what Universal Design for Learning is and why it matters. It explains the three UDL principles and shows how teachers can make learning more flexible for everyone. I like this one because it’s quick, easy to understand, and a great starting point for anyone new to UDL.

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This is the official UDL website created by CAST, the organization behind the whole framework. It explains the principles, goals, and strategies in detail, with examples and visuals to make it easier to understand.
Since CAST basically created UDL, this is one of the most trustworthy and complete resources out there. It’s great for when you need more depth beyond the intro videos.

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The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. Learn more about the Universal Design for Learning framework from CAST. The UDL Guidelines can be used by educators, curriculum developers, researchers, parents, and anyone else who wants to implement the UDL framework in a learning environment. These guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.

Reenvisioning the UDL Guidelines

Because the UDL Guidelines are meant to be informed by feedback from the field as well as new research, they have been updated several times in the past. We are in the process of updating the Guidelines once again in our UDL Rising to Equity initiative.

This update will focus specifically on addressing systemic barriers that result in inequitable learning opportunities and outcomes. CAST aims to develop a transparent, inclusive, and community-driven process. If you are interested in collaborating and staying updated on our progress, we invite you to complete a brief survey.

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The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. Learn more about the Universal Design for Learning framework from CAST. The UDL Guidelines can be used by educators, curriculum developers, researchers, parents, and anyone else who wants to implement the UDL framework in a learning environment. These guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.

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This page from Cornell’s Center for Teaching Innovation explains UDL in straightforward terms. It walks through why UDL matters and lays out the key principles, like offering multiple ways to present info, engage students, and let them show what they know, all while removing barriers from the start. It's written clearly and practically, showing how UDL makes learning fairer and more inclusive without being overly technical.

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Universal Design for Learning | Center for Teaching Innovation

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Universal design for learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary hurdles in the learning process and improves the learning experience for all. This means developing a flexible learning environment in which information is presented in multiple ways, students engage in learning in a variety of ways, and students are provided options when demonstrating their learning.

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Universal Design for Learning at UW Teaching

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Universal Design for Learning at UW Teaching

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This page from the University of Washington’s Teaching explains UDL in a straightforward way and gives practical tips like using captions, offering multiple ways to engage, and designing inclusive materials for creating accessible courses.

It’s easy to read, full of examples, and directly related to everyday teaching practices.

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Universal Design for Learning - Teaching@UW

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Explore Universal Design for Learning principles for maximizing ways for students to engage with and learn in your classroom.

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A practical guide from the University of Washington's DO IT Center that walks through how to apply Universal Design of Instruction principles. It covers planning for diverse learners, designing inclusive instruction from the start, and evaluating what works. It's clear, structured, and full of real classroom based strategies.

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National Center on Accessible Educational Materials

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National Center on Accessible Educational Materials

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A national resource hub that focuses on making educational content more accessible. It includes UDL-based tools, lesson ideas, and accessibility tips. It broadens the conversation beyond CAST and connects UDL to digital accessibility, which is super important for today’s classrooms.

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AEM Center - National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST

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The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning at CAST provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources to increase the availability and use of accessible educational materials and technologies for learners with disabilities across the lifespan.

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A peer reviewed article that explains the foundation of UDL, its main principles, and how it can make learning more inclusive, especially in higher education. It’s a credible, research based source that shows UDL is backed by academic evidence.

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A short video showing how real teachers are applying UDL in their classrooms. You get to see UDL strategies in action, not just theory. I like this one because it makes UDL more relatable and shows what it actually looks like in a real teaching environment.