Access to content before class supports comprehension, reduces cognitive load, and prepares students for deeper participation.
In the UDL on Campus website, find descriptions and case examples of strategies to make various materials including video and audio more universally accessible.
Explore the idea of the flipped classroom, to make materials available to students prior to lectures to maximize active learning in class.
Learner-controlled materials support accessibility, reduce barriers, and enable effective engagement with content.
Follow accessibility guidelines (e.g., accessibility checkers, closed captioning on videos, etc.).
CAST's UDL on Campus: Accessibility & Policy can guide understanding of basic accessibility practices.
The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM Center) is a resource for learning about and creating accessible educational materials. View the page on tips and tools for Teaching with Accessible Math.
Take the steps to build syllabi and all course material accessible from the start by reviewing the strategies for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word.
Consider math language and notation and the steps for Making accessible documents using LaTeX.
MathKicker.ai supports the development of math content for visually impaired students. Start your journey with a tutorial on Using MathKicker.ai.