Resource Guides: Universal Design

• CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)
  CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) is a non-profit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through educational research and development.  
• DO-IT: Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology
  Website from University of Washington, Seattle DO-IT ( Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center promotes awareness and accessibility to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse and inclusive. 
  • Universal Design in Education: An Online Tutorial
• National Center on UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
  Founded in 2009, the National UDL Center supports the effective implementation of UDL by connecting stakeholders in the field and providing resources and information about UDL. Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.  
  • UDL Guidelines and Checkpoints
• WebAIM: Accessibility in Mind Resources
  WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind) nonprofit organization at the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University is a global leader of web accessibility. Their comprehensive site offers information and training on accessibility.
  • WebAIM: Accessibility Articles

• Accessibility for Online Course Content (for instructors)
  Portland Community College site designed to show instructors how to make course content accessible. Site contains step-by-step instructions for a number of online teaching tools.   
• UDL on Campus
  UDL on Campus is a resource for universal design in higher education. The site contains information on the requirements of universal design and a collection of resources to use for various applications. The Teaching Approaches area includes an instructional video of how to produce a multi-media case-based learning assignment. 
• NCDAE "Cheatsheets"
  These one-page accessibility resources, or “cheatsheets,” have been developed to assist anyone who is creating accessible content. 
• NC State University IT Accessibility Quick Guide
  This quick guide website is designed to provide a blueprint for how to plan, build and check if course content is accessible.
• WAVE: Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
  WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool) site allows users to test their website's accessibility. Site will generate a detailed report.

Disability Services

Microsoft Windows Accessibility Tools
Microsoft Windows development site offers an accessibility overview, along with latest developments.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Universally Designed (CSU)
Universal Design: Microsoft Office 2016 (Karlen Communications)
Universal Design: Microsoft Office 2013 (Karlen Communications)
Universal Design: Microsoft Office 2010 (Karlen Communications)

Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology
Developed by Augsburg College's Disability Services, this handout lists numerous free and low cost programs, mobile applications and softwares for assistive technology.  
BridgingApps
BridgingApps is a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston that provides access to educational and therapeutic tools--anywhere, anytime--allowing parents, teachers, and therapists to effectively use mobile devices and apps to target and improve individual skill development to help children and adults with disabilities reach their highest levels of physical and cognitve development.  

IT Accessibility for the State of Minnesota
U.S. Access Board Standards

• ADALive
• Council for Learning Disabilities
• National Center for Accessible Media Links
• National Center on Disability and Access to Education
• Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) ​

MN Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Division
Assistive Technology Information from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Division.