UDL in practice: Designing for access

UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). Designed for faculty and instructors who want to make small, meaningful shifts in their teaching, the series focuses on strategies drawn from Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that promote flexibility, accessibility, and inclusion.

Each 30‑minute virtual session highlights one dimension of UDL in course design—such as environments, materials, methods, access, support, and executive function.

Here’s what to expect:

• Before the session: Participants receive a short resource package (also posted on our UDL in Practice webpage), including examples and a prompt to try one small change in their course.
• During the session: Join a 30-minute facilitated discussion focused on idea-sharing, practical examples, and collaborative brainstorming. Optional time is available afterward for deeper exploration and questions with CTSI educational developers.
• After the session: Participants are invited to submit a brief reflection on what they implemented and what they noticed.

Sessions are not recorded, as the 30‑minute format is designed for community-based, real-time discussion and strategy sharing. The emphasis is on learning together in the moment, supported by materials shared in advance.

Attend one or attend them all—each session stands on its own while building toward a broader understanding of inclusive course design.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify barriers in course design and learner supports.
• Apply targeted UDL strategies to increase accessibility, inclusivity, and learner agency.
• Reflect on the impact of course design changes and make informed adaptations.
• Contribute to a campus‑wide culture of inclusive and equity‑minded teaching.

Whether you’re updating lecture slides, course outlines, or online modules, these sessions will equip you with easy, actionable skills that can make your materials more accessible to everyone.

Learn more about the UDL Express: SLIDE into Accessibility and the UDL Conversations Series.

Registration

To register, visit the official event page.