Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design

Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design explores the ways that educators around the world reduce barriers for students with disabilities and other challenges by planning and implementing accessible, equitable, high-quality curricula. Incorporating key frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning, these dynamic contributions highlight essential supports for flexibility in student engagement, representation of content, and learner action and expression. This comprehensive resource―rich with coverage of foundations, policies, technology applications, accessibility challenges, case studies, and more―leads the way to design and delivery of instruction that meets the needs of learners in varying contexts, from early childhood through adulthood.

Susie L. Gronseth is Clinical Associate Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology in the College of Education at the University of Houston, USA.

Elizabeth M. Dalton is Adjunct Professor of Communicative Disorders at the University of Rhode Island, USA, Senior Consultant for Dalton Educational Services International (DESI), and Director Emeritus of Development and Research at TechACCESS of RI, a statewide assistive technology center in Rhode Island, USA.