A framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how people learn. UDL at a Glance Video Link
Accessible Educational Materials, or AEM, are materials and technologies usable for learning across the widest range of individual variability, regardless of format or features.
The term ‘‘assistive technology device’’ means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.
Many of our publishers are providing materials in formats that can be read out loud to students. Click on our district's textbook list to learn how to help students access the appropriate textbook.
There are many options students and families can access audiobooks: Audible, Tumblebooks, Epic, Great River Regional Library, You Tube, and more.
When assignments, quizzes, discussions, and assessments are posted in a learning management system, students can use their built-in accessibility features of their device to have text read aloud. This allows ALL students to participate in your course independently.
Bookshare is an ebook library that is available for free to MN students with qualifying disabilities. It has access to thousands of textbooks and novels for qualifying students.