UDL principles and guidelines are
not step-by-step instructions. Instead,
they serve as more of a framework or
philosophy that can guide educators
in developing and executing the goal
of making learning more accessible for
all students, whether they have learn-
ing or physical disabilities or simply
like to learn things visually. To offer
educators some practical first steps, we asked universal design pros and innovative districts to share the ways that every classroom can incorporate UDL into its lessons.
Start Small
The transition to UDL should be gradual. Luis Perez, an accessibility advocate and author of the UDL- inspired book Mobile Learning for All, said, “You’re