In schools across the country, there’s a familiar scene that plays out. A student with a disability pushes a coffee cart through the hallways, serving drinks to teachers and staff. These programs are often described as “life skills” instruction, designed to help students prepare for adulthood and em...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that is designed to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their abilities, disabilities, or diverse learning styles. UDL is based on the following principles and goals:

Principles of UDL:

1. Multiple Means of Repre...