ACCESSIBLITY - UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

What is it?

The goal of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is to ensure that the same learning occurs regardless of individual differences. The three basic principles of UDL stress the use of multiple means of representation, expression and engagement.

For more information about UDL see:

• Universial Design for Learning in Higher Education
• D2L: What is Universial Design for Learning?

Who is it for?

All instructors.

What can it do?

Creating accessbile courses and course materials following the three principles of UDL: 

D2L

• Accessibility for course design
  
• D2L template for accessibility
• Accessibility and navigation in D2L - Learner Guide

Devices

• How to modify device settings to improve accessibility

WCAG (D2L is WCAG 2.0AA compliant)

• D2L Brightspace Compliance Checker

Ten bright ideas for accessibility - Brightspace connections:

• Slide show
  

WCAG 2.0AA Colour Contrast and Readability Chart:

How do I access it?

https://elearn.ucalgary.ca/accessibility-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl/

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eLearn @ UCALGARY (2019) Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). University of Calgary. Retrieved from https://elearn.ucalgary.ca/accessibility-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl/ (accessed 29 March 2022).