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Universal Design
Jordan Ankerman
Universal DesignUniversal design should be “usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design” (http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html)
Universal DesignIt can be applied to any environment or productIt can benefit everyone, not just the person it is designed for (ex: automatic doors help handicapped and people who are carrying many things) (http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.html)
Universal Design in Education
Don’t put all of your focus on the “average student” because that doesn’t existMany groups can benefit from Universal Design such as English Language Learners, gifted, disabled, and anyone having difficulties in class
Universal Design in Education
Be flexible and allow choices!PRESENT information in MULTIPLE waysAcknowledge MULTIPLE ways of ACTION and EXPRESSIONInclude MULTIPLE ways of ENGAGEMENT
Works CitedAll pictures from google.comInformation from:
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/ud.htmlhttp://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/equal_access_udi.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGLTJw0GSxk&feature=player_embedded