Information on Universal Design for Learning is available at:  www.cast.org. " Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based set of principles to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and effective for all. First articulated by CAST in the 1990s and now the leading framework in an international reform movement, UDL informs all of our work in educational research and development, capacity building, and professional learning. "

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• Buildling Intradistrict Parternships Betweeen Special Ed, Technology Teams  Special-Ed Tech Newsleter   [Posted 2-6-17]  

Free  training on website accessibility

•  http://www.ataporg.org/ictwebinars/default.  These trainings were created by the Association of Tech Act Programs.  There are new ones created all the time, so even if someone visited the site a while ago they should visit again.  Besides just the “webpage”, there are modules that go over accessible documents, power points and PDFs >> so the attachments on a website are usable as well.  Please share this information with your AEAs and schools, and anyone else to make Iowa communities more accessible!   [Posted from Jane Gay 2-7-17]