Marilyn+Goodrich's+UDL+Resources

= Universal Design for L﻿earning and Assistive Technology Sites  = = =  The National Universal Design for Learning Task Force The Advocacy Institute http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL/index.shtml This site provides information on frequently asked questions, events that are happening to promote the UDL principles, and many resources and links to access additional information. It also provides Fact Sheets for you to download and share with others. National Center on Universal Design for Learning http://www.udlcenter.org/ Connected to CAST, this website will provide any information seeker with great information on UDL and how it can be a changing force in the classroom and in one's environment. There are ways to connect with others, news to keep updated on what is happening with UDL, and examples and resources to support teachers and parents. Access IT   The National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education http://www.washington.edu/accessit/index.html This site features many links and resources for teachers who has students using assistive technology devices in the classroom and how to support them in becoming more successful learners. CITEd Center for Implementing Technology in Education http://www.cited.org/index.aspx This web site is one that you need to become a fan of on Facebook! You can find many resources here that deal with many areas of technology and the connection to education. There is a Learning Center, and Action Center, and a Research Center that readers can access and acquire much information. Book mark it! NIMAC National Instructional Materials Access Center http://www.nimac.us/ This site is a great resource for all districts/ teachers when it comes to locating books that need to be used in Braille, large text formats, or digital text formats. Only a few people have access, but those people are able to get the books into the hands of students who need these types of books in order to be successful in the classroom. The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center http://www.nectac.org/topics/atech/udl.asp Do not let the title of the website fool you. Although this site provides resources for teachers of early childhood, it also has marvelous links for those teachers who need more resources and knowledge about students with special needs and what technology and tools are available. This particular page specifically focuses on UDL and Assistive Technology. LD Online http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/technology This site is one where any teacher can access and locate valuable information about working with students who have learning issues. Sign up for the free newsletter so that you can get updates in your mailbox that will help your instruction and build students skills.