Universal Design in Higher Education: Beyond the Basics (Free SUNY CPD Course)
This new, free course, currently offered in a hybrid format provides a more in-depth overview of Universal Design (UD) in higher education. Participants will learn more about the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, as well as how to apply UDL and UD to their work with students. Participants in this workshop will apply what they learn about Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning, and/or WCAG principles to create plans for projects to create a more accessible, usable, and inclusive experience for students on their campus.
Register now for Universal Design in Higher Education: Beyond the Basics (Fall 2024)
Pre-Requisites:
This course is ideally for participants who completed the Introduction to Universal Design for Learning course and wish to learn more. However, participants who have experience applying UD and/or UDL to their work on their campus may also benefit from taking this course.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe Universal Design for Learning, Universal Design, accessibility, usability, and accommodations and explain the differences between each. Recognize barriers in their work on their campus in the physical environment, the online and/or face-to-face learning environments, student services, and/or technology.
- Explain how to reduce barriers in their work with students. Integrate disability, accessibility, Universal Design, and Universal Design for Learning content and activities into their instruction.
- Apply Universal Design, Universal Design for Learning and/or WCAG principles to projects on their campus.
For additional information and to register, please visit the Universal Design for Learning at SUNY website.