Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles and techniques for creating inclusive classroom instruction and accessible course materials. At its core is the assertion that allstudents benefit when they are given multiples ways to take in new information, express their comprehension, and become engaged in learning.

DMU Replay, tool implemented by De Montfort University for recording lecture material and providing just-in-time resources, improves access to the curriculum for students with disabilities.  Links provided to a description of DMU Replay in action, and the tool itself.   

"Universal Design for Learning:  What Is It and Where Does It Fit In My Classroom" is designed to help educators 1) develop understanding of UDL as an overarching framework for inclusive instructional design 2) identify the principles of Universal Design for Learning 3) identify ways UDL can provide access to the general ed curriculum 4) implement strategies based on UDL principles to infuse digital materials versus traditional curricula 5)  develop an action plan

Higher education professionals concerned with online learning may benefit from this lengthy article in the Journal of Educators Online when designing curriculum to ensure accessiblity to all students.  

The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials provides resources and technical assistance for educators, parents, students, publishers, conversion houses, accessible media producers, and others interested in learning more about AEM or implementing AEM and the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS).

OER can be translated into other languages and transformed into alternate formats–such as for display on mobile devices–more easily than materials published under all rights reserved copyright. MIT OpenCourseWare uses the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license (BY-NC-SA). Nearly 800 MIT OCW courses have been translated into other languages, all without needing to ask permission from the copyright holder.

These accessibility guides and resources will help higher ed. faculty create more accessible learning environments.  The checklists will guide users toward implementing greater accessibility when preparing or revising courses.