ABSTRACT
Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design explores the ways that educators around the world reduce barriers for students with disabilities and other challenges by planning and implementing accessible, equitable, high-quality curricula. Incorporating key frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning, these dynamic contributions highlight essential supports for flexibility in student engagement, representation of content, and learner action and expression. This comprehensive resource—rich with coverage of foundations, policies, technology applications, accessibility challenges, case studies, and more—leads the way to design and delivery of instruction that meets the needs of learners in varying contexts, from early childhood through adulthood.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section 1|32 pages
Foundations of Universal Design for Learning, Accessibility, and Curricular Quality
chapter 2|8 pages
Conceptual Frameworks for Design and Accessibility
chapter 3|5 pages
Snapshot—Intersections of Race, Disability, Class, and Gender in Special/Inclusive Education
section Section 2|50 pages
Policies and Structures for Reducing Learning Barriers
chapter 6|13 pages
The Global UDL Virtual Classroom
section Section 3|55 pages
Inclusive Classroom Design and Instructional Strategies
chapter 11|10 pages
Access to the Curriculum for Students With Disabilities
chapter 16|3 pages
Snapshot—Science for All Through UDL
section Section 4|46 pages
Technology Innovations for Inclusive Learning
chapter 22|3 pages
Snapshot—Wearable Assistive Technology
chapter 23|3 pages
Snapshot—Aquatic Adventures
section Section 5|45 pages
Issues in the Design of Accessible Instructional Materials
section Section 6|41 pages
Current Research and Evaluation in Inclusive Learning Around the World
chapter 31|9 pages
The Intersection of Chinese Philosophical Traditions and UDL
chapter 33|8 pages
Designing an Online Graduate Orientation Program
chapter 34|9 pages
Developing Inclusive Education in Ireland
section Section 7|47 pages
Inclusive Instructional Design Cases
chapter 37|9 pages
Innovative Approach
chapter 38|10 pages
Spreading the Word About Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning
chapter 41|3 pages
Snapshot—Designing for Open Educational Environments
section Section 8|37 pages
Future Directions