Posted by: Mimi Zimlich, M.S., PPS, UDL/AT Content Lead, Open Access Photo by Wix When we talk about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), we might imagine a wide, smooth road that welcomes every learner, a road built with flexibility, options, and access in mind. But sometimes, even with a thoughtfully designed road, a few barriers remain. The path is clear for some learners but uneven for others. This is where Assistive Technology (AT) comes in. AT can be the bridge that con

Posted by: Emily DesJardins, M.A., SpED, UDL/AT Content Lead, Open Access Photo by Emily DesJardins As I approached the trailhead, two hours after the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class had begun their weekly Forest Friday adventure, I couldn’t help but wonder how I’d ever find them in such a vast stretch of forest. Still, I trusted my instincts and followed the main path. A few minutes in, I reached a fork: three trails, three choices. I paused, unsure, then chose the wid

Posted by: Dr. Laurie Balsano Wright, Coordinator & Leah Padilla, Coordinator, Open Access Photo by Wix Across California, school systems...

Posted by: Emily DesJardins, M.A, SpED, UDL Content Lead, Open Access Photo by Wix One of the most important aspects of Universal Design...

Posted by: Emily DesJardins, M.A., SpED, UDL Content Lead, Open Access Photo by Wix The season has shifted in schools across the...

Posted by: Emily DesJardins, M.A., SpED, UDL Content Lead, Open Acc ess Photo by Emily DesJardins This month, I finally had the chance to...

Posted by: Emily DesJardins, M.A., SpED, UDL Content Lead, Open Access Photo by Wix The release of the updated UDL 3.0 Guidelines ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education, ensuring equal access to quality education continues to be a core belief...

Posted by: Jill McCann, M.S. SpEd and Jennifer Wright, M.A., CCC-SLP Image credit: Darrel Und: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photography-o...