The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework helps teachers to create a flexible and inclusive class. When using UDL, you identify the goals for your students and what barriers are present that inhibit student growth. Below, I identify accessibility tools and other resources that can be used universally to eliminate barriers to student growth. Even if you are fairly positive that you don't have any current students who would benefit from these tools, please consider the following:

• You may have students who have an undiagnosed disability who would benefit from these tools.

• If you promote the use of an accessibility tool at all times, you are getting yourself and your class more comfortable with the tool and are helping to eliminate any stigma around using accessibility tools. 

• You don't know who is going to be in your class tomorrow. It's better to have experience using these accessibility tools before a student who benefits from them enters your class than waiting until they are absolutely needed.

You can visit the CAST website for more information about UDL principles.

Below are accessibility tools for you to consider using in your classroom.