LibGuides v.2: Universal Design: News, Trends, Practice

Best on the Web

Some of the most widely-recognized, reliable, and broad-ranging web resources related to accessibility and univeral design.

Roadmap to Web Accessibility in Higher Education (PDF)
An excellent general introduction paper on accessible online content, including basic issues, related populations, and common questions.
Accessibility at Penn State University
One of the most comprehensive University accessibility and content design sites out there: explore clear, important procedures, descriptions, and examples.
Universal Design in Postsecondary Education
Find overviews and articles about a variety of topics in the universal design sphere. Specifically geared toward higher ed audiences, coverage includes the library, student services, instruction, computer labs, and many other college departments.

Videos to Watch

The University of Washington's Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology Center (DO-IT) hosts an excellent collection of short videos about serving students with disabilities in a college environment.

Topics range from universal design practices, accessible software and computing accommodations, instructional techniques, and campus leader testimonials.

An example, below, is titled "Equal Access: Universal Design of Instruction."