What's the deal with UDL in Higher Ed and the online learning space, in particular?
Accessibility for all is supported by multiple avenues, including faculty and service units. Three core components relating to accessibility are UDL, proactive requests for services by users, and a demonstration and attitude supportive of an immediate need for services being provided. I've been asked many times recently by faculty, administrators, and even students: What's the deal with UDL in Higher Ed, and in particular within the online learning space? Why is everyone all of a sudden talking about accessibility and Universal Design (UD)? Good question! There has certainly been a significant increase in interest in universal design as an approach for teaching and learning over the last 5 to 10 years within the Higher Ed community by the general community. Some of this has to do with a focus on improving the inclusion of educational services and academic coursework on college and university campuses. Additionally, a number of high-profile cases have occurre...