When considering the learning styles of all of your students you will quickly recognize that no two students learn alike regardless of whether or not they have a disability. By diversifying your instruction you can effectively engage a wider array of learners, including those with disabilities. Diversifying your instruction is also common referred to the Universal Course Design (UCD) approach. UCD is constructing college courses including course curriculum, instruction, assessment and the environment to be usable by all students, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for accommodations. To find out more about each aspect of UCD click on the following links.

Curriculum Design
Instruction
Assessment
Environment
Example of a UCD syllabus

For assistance with any of these strategies contact Kirsten Behling at kbehling@suffolk.edu.