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Universal Design in Education Centers
The links on this page direct you to the home pages of organizations that were developed specifically to advance universal design in education.
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AHEAD
"AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. As an international resource, AHEAD:
- values diversity, personal growth and development, and creativity
- promotes leadership and exemplary practices
- provides professional development and disseminates information
- orchestrates resources through partnership and collaboration
AHEAD dynamically addresses current and emerging issues with respect to disability, education, and accessibility to achieve universal access."
CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology
"Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
CAST staff includes specialists in education research and policy, neuropsychology, clinical/school psychology, technology, engineering, curriculum development, K-12 professional development, and more.
By defining UDL and exploring its practical applications, CAST is pushing the boundaries of education research, practice, and policymaking."
Equity and Excellence in Higher Education: Universal Course Design
A combined project of the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts/Boston, in partnership with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire
National Center on Disability & Access to Education
Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities
