“Universal design for learning is achieved by means of flexible curricular materials and activities that provide alternatives for students with disparities in abilities and backgrounds. These alternatives should be built into the instructional design and operating systems of educational materials—they should not have to be added on later.”
—Jay Dolmage, “Creating Universal Design Pedagogy for Disability Studies Courses”
Resources from the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT)
Information
- Instructional Support for Accessibility
- Accessibility Tips for Remote Learning
- Captioning in Canvas
- Screen Reader (JAWS) Instructional Design & Usage Tips
- Accessible Product Evaluation Guidelines (Employee Hub)
- Best Practices for Accessible Course Materials (pdf)
Online Training
- Accessible Learning Materials and Tools
- UDOIT (Universal Design Online Inspection Tool) Training for Canvas
- Search for training on accessibility