universal design in education

Some people in higher education don’t get universal design, especially when creating curriculum or web sites. UD isn’t about the branding or style. And it isn’t about accommodation or creating content for the lowest common denominator student (a phrase that borders on insulting to those students who are left out when universal design isn’t practiced). UD is about getting it right the first time by providing content accessible to all users, not just those with a disability. Instead of one-size-fits-all, UD recognizes that there are numerous sizes. The goal is to provide a continuum of sizes to fit each individual. To suggest otherwise is to miss the point entirely.
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shirley.

i don’t care what you think about the entire body of work, any one who can put on a momma dress and grey wig and imitate patti labelle is OK in my book. also, i think my hair has looked exactly like that in the mornings. i know my dreams really DoOoOoooOoOooOooOooOooOOOoo come true.

of course, you can’t really imitate this:

blog to book

Lots of books get inspired by blogs. Why is a book a good thing for you (other than being a life-goal)? Are there methods of publishing outside the major publishers, or how do you work inside that system? What kind of information is book appropriate?

The bottom line: Find something to say. Write good stuff. Get known. Be proud of your work. Be creative in your own marketing.

Presenters
Pam Slim
Kate Lee
Stephanie Klein
Guy Kawasaki
Hugh MacLeod
Date
Tuesday, March 17

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