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Presenters: Sue Lin, Project DirectorKarla Kmetz, Project SpecialistAssociation University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
The Future….
in Universal Design
Who we are What is Universal Design (UD)? How can UD be applied to National Service
and within the disability community? A look at how people currently use UD
◦ Young Adult Transition Corps (YATC) Activity: How do you move this beyond the
physical to enhanced program design?
67 University Centers of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
38 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)
21 Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (DDRC)
Research & Evaluation
Inter-disciplinary
Training
Technical Assistance and Information Dissemination
Community Services
Getting to know you!
Introduce yourself! Name Organization Location Hobbies/Interests/Something interesting
about you How you are involved in National Service Explain how the object you picked describes
you What you hope to take away from this
workshop
Universal Design in Architecture and Physical Environments – design of structures that anticipates the needs of individuals with disabilities and accommodates these needs from the outset
Universal Design - History American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
◦ 1961: Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to and Usable by people with physical disabilities
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS)◦ Adapted ANSI standard for federally funded
construction Fair Housing Amendment
◦ 1988: Access guidelines to multiple housing units Americans with Disabilities Act
◦ 1990: Mandatory conditions for public spaces
Universal Design for Learning – design curricula with the needs of all learners in mind, so that, methods, materials and assessments are usable by all.
Assistive technology device is defined as “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 individuals with disabilities.” – Assistive Technology Act of 1998
1. Equitable Use2. Flexibility in
Use3. Simple and
Intuitive Use4. Perceptible
Information
5. Tolerance for Error
6. Low Physical Effort
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use
Equitable Use The design is useful and marketable to
people with diverse abilities◦ Provide the same means of use for all users:
identical whenever possible; equivalent when not. ◦ Avoid segregating or stigmatizing any users. ◦ Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should
be equally available to all users. ◦ Make the design appealing to all users.
Equitable Use
Flexibility in Use The design accommodates a wide range of
individual preference and abilities.◦ Provide choice in methods of use.
◦ Accommodate right- or left-handed access and use.
◦ Facilitate the user's accuracy and precision.
◦ Provide adaptability to the user's pace.
Flexibility in Use
Simple and Intuitive Use Use of the design is easy to understand,
regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.◦ Eliminate unnecessary complexity. ◦ Be consistent with user expectations and intuition. ◦ Accommodate a wide range of literacy and
language skills. ◦ Arrange information consistent with its
importance. ◦ Provide effective prompting and feedback during
and after task completion.
Simple and Intuitive Use
Perceptible Information The design communicates necessary information
effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.◦ Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for
redundant presentation of essential information. ◦ Provide adequate contrast between essential
information and its surroundings. ◦ Maximize "legibility" of essential information. ◦ Differentiate elements in ways that can be described
(i.e., make it easy to give instructions or directions). ◦ Provide compatibility with a variety of techniques or
devices used by people with sensory limitations.
Perceptible Information
Tolerance for Error The design minimizes hazards and the
adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions. ◦ Arrange elements to minimize hazards and errors:
most used elements, most accessible; hazardous elements eliminated, isolated, or shielded.
◦ Provide warnings of hazards and errors. ◦ Provide fail safe features. ◦ Discourage unconscious action in tasks that
require vigilance.
Tolerance for Error
Low Physical Effort The design can be used efficiently and
comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue. ◦ Allow user to maintain a neutral body position. ◦ Use reasonable operating forces. ◦ Minimize repetitive actions. ◦ Minimize sustained physical effort
Low Physical Effort
Size and Space for Approach and Use Appropriate size and space is provided for
approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility.◦ Provide a clear line of sight to important elements
for any seated or standing user. ◦ Make reach to all components comfortable for any
seated or standing user. ◦ Accommodate variations in hand and grip size. ◦ Provide adequate space for the use of assistive
devices or personal assistance.
Size and Space for Approach and Use
Universal Design for Learning Principles
Principle 1: To support recognition learning, and provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation
Principle 2: To support strategic learning, and provide multiple, flexible methods of expression
Principle 3: To support affective learning, and provide multiple, flexible options for engagement
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Accommodate individual learning differences◦ Multiple means of representation to give learners
various ways of acquiring information and knowledge,
◦ Multiple means of expression to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, and
◦ Multiple means of engagement to tap into learners' interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn
UDL and Federal Legislation
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) reauthorized in 2004 and No Child Left Behind of 2001 ◦ IDEA and NCLB - Require accountability of schools
in providing equal access to curriculum by all students and all types of learners
◦ IDEA - Guarantees a free and appropriate public education to every child identified as needing special education in least restrictive environments
UDL and Federal Legislation
Higher Education Opportunity Act 2008 Incorporates Universal design for learning Creates statutory definition:
◦ UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING..—The term ‘‘universal design for learning’’ means a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that—
(A) provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged; and
(B) reduces barriers in instruction,, provides appropriate accommodations, supports, and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all student including students with disabilities and students who are limited English proficient.
Includes UDL in several provisions related to teacher training Development of postsecondary teaching strategies and methods,
and curriculum development consistent with UDL
Provide multiple examples Highlight critical features Provide multiple media and formats
Support background context
Provide flexible models of skilled performance
Provide opportunities to practice with supports
Provide ongoing, relevant feedback Offer flexible opportunities for
demonstrating skill
Offer choices of content and tools
Offer adjustable levels of challenge
Offer choices of rewards
Offer choices of learning context
Are you using components of UD in your programs?◦ Example of
physical/structural UD◦ Example of
programmatic UD
Young Adult Transition Corps Young Adult Transition Corps is committed
to improving the quality of life for youth with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adult life through activities that promote community service, community access, and social skill development.
YATC Corps 10 members, 5 with disabilities & 5 without Including:
◦ Learning Disabilities◦ Physical Disabilities◦ Sensory Disabilities
Backgrounds:◦ Social Work◦ Occupational Therapy◦ English◦ Psychology◦ Art Education◦ Special Education◦ Speech and Hearing Science
Universal Design for Corps Design of YATC Office Meeting materials
◦ Available in print, electronically, and projected during meeting
Working in teams Flexible hours Choice of service activities
Service-Learning Preparation
◦ Choose a project, planning
Action◦ The project (including any small projects that need to be
done before the main project)
Reflection◦ Connect the project with learning objectives◦ Students connect to the contribution they have made
Celebration◦ Recognize everyone’s contribution◦ Party!!
Example of UD Service-Learning Project The project:
◦ Garden Party at local Senior Center
Skills gained:◦ Letter writing◦ Presentation◦ Time and Money Management◦ Teamwork and Social◦ Decision Making
Example of UD Service-Learning Project Preparation
◦ Identifying a need and choosing a project Garden Party for Senior Residence Home
◦ Breaking the project into tasks and creating a timeline
◦ Preparing a list of supplies needed and a budget
Example of UD Service-Learning Project Action
◦ Preparing materials for and practicing activities for the event (bird feeder, garden collage, and songs)
◦ Writing and delivering donation letters◦ The Garden Party
Example of UD Service-Learning Project Reflection
◦ Guided reflection worksheets/journal◦ Class discussion
Example of UD Service-Learning Project Celebration
◦ Corps members recognized contributions of each student
◦ Party!
Discussion: Common Barriers Transportation Transition
◦ Staff and corps members leaving the program need to pass on knowledge and skills
Resource Mapping◦ Service systems◦ Education system
Service Members◦ Volunteer Burnout◦ Tensions within the Corps
Applying Universal Design – from learning to practice
Five Groups
1. School administrators, teachers, and other related staff
2. Individuals with physical disabilities
3. Individuals with sensory disabilities (vision and hearing)
4. Individuals with learning disabilities
5. Community Partnership Organizations receiving service
School would like to foster a UD service learning environment.
In order to design and effectively implement the program, it requires the collaborative efforts by school staff, members of the disability community and community partner organizations.
Process: Through a series of group discussion questions, participants will practice ways to analyze universal design issues, build consensus, and create goals and objectives.
Implement recycling program Working with city environmental agency Develop public awareness and
communication outreach materials Host service days for students in local
middle school
Each group has 12-15 minutes to answer and review the list of guiding questions
1. Program directors and staff – develop an UD service-learning program
2. Individuals with physical disabilities – generate desired UD features
3. Individuals with sensory disabilities (vision and hearing) - generate desired UD features
4. Individuals with learning disabilities - generate desired UD features
5. Community Partnership Organizations – support UD service-learning program
CAST◦ http://www.cast.org/
UCEDD◦ http://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=24
RERC◦ http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-pr
ogram.html#RERC National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
◦ http://www.servicelearning.org/ NSIP
◦ http://www.serviceandinclusion.org/
