Tools and Resources
Checklists & Evaluations
Various assessment tools help campuses review their overall accessibility as well as specifically measure the impact of accessible instruction, physical environments and information environments and related products.
8 items: 1 internal 7 external
Survey: Instructor Knowledge of UDE
A 7 question survey to test your knowledge of UDE. Originally developed for a specific research application.
R2D2 Center at UW-Milwaukee
Survey: Instructor Knowledge of UDE
A Guide to Evaluating the Universal Design Performance of Products
“This document contains the designers’ version of the Universal Design Performance Measures for Products. These Performance Measures are intended to guide the development of more universally usable products. The Performance Measures are based on the Principles of Universal Design (The Center for Universal Design, 1997), beginning with the initial, overall concept of Equitable Use (Principle One) and proceeding to the physical detail of Size and Space for Approach and Use (Principle Seven). Depending on the nature of the product, some Principles may not apply, and it may sometimes be more effective to apply them out of order.”
Copyright 2003, The Center for Universal Design, N.C. State University
Accessibility Checklist, Special Events and Programs
A basic checklist developed at Ball State University, Disabled Student Development Office, to determine if a campus program, activity or event is accessible.
Ball State University
Campus Access Report Card
"The idea of 'grading' a campus is that 1) educators and educational systems understand the idea of grades and report cards, and 2) there is some rationale for examining various areas of an organization's skill and knowledge to see how a campus rates in each of the areas. Also, like a report card, grades can be observed over time to witness progress or identify problem areas requiring additional attention."
Smith, RO & Edyburn, D
From Here to There
A self assessment tool for students to reflect on their skills. "The purpose is to give you, and us, some insight into how we can make your future learning experiences as useful, beneficial and successful as possible." 1-2 hours.
Rozwadowski, Gugert &, Baldi - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Student Activity Accessibility Checklist
"When many students enter college for the first time, they experience some confusion because of the uniqueness posed by the setting and the activities. Since planning is important to success, we offer this accessibility checklist as one device for planning a successful college experience. The checklist was created with all students in mind, but is particularly helpful for students who are challenged by certain aspects of the education environment, such as those students with various disabilities. The checklist can be helpful for students without disabilities, students with hidden or mild disabilities and students with verified or significant disabilities."
Smith, RO, Warnke, J, et al.
Universal Design: Product Evaluation Countdown
This page will link you to a free pdf for North Carolina State University's checklist to help individuals think about their own needs and those of potential users when selecting products. Questions for consideration are based on their 7 Principles of UD.
NC State University
UW Madison Web Accessibility Checklist and Resources
Guidelines for Section 508 requirements. Examples and instructive how-to's for all items.
Bundy, B & Dugdale, T
