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Four New UDL Case Studies from CAST

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AccessATE is excited to announce the publication of four new case studies from our partner, CAST. Each of these studies reflects areas of high need where the integration of accessibility best practices and the principles Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have a substantial impact in the accessibility and inclusivity of all students. Learn more about the new case studies below.

A Multimodal Approach to Medical Terminology

One of UDL’s principles is providing multiple means of representation, and is the focus of this study. This principle helped students learn complex medical terminology in a health sciences course through the use of a multisensory approach that included American Sign Language (ASL). This multimodal approach led to those students scoring 10 points above the county average, and to gaining valuable communication skills that will better enable them to meet the needs of Deaf patients and families.

 

Accessible Lab Spaces and Experiences

Lab experiences can pose significant challenges to students with disabilities when they’re not designed with accessibility in mind. Dr. Amanda Rosenzweig at Delgado Community College utilized her extensive experience in...

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Tools

This tip sheet, provided by DeafTEC at the Rochester Institute of Technology, offers guidance on effectively communicating with autistic individuals in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of clear, direct communication, avoiding assumptions, and providing specific feedback. The sheet provides strategies on both one-on-one and group...
This tip sheet, provided by DeafTEC at the Rochester Institute of Technology, offers guidance for employers on accommodating and ensuring the safety of autistic employees in the workplace. The sheet emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse characteristics and needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. Accommodations covered include...
This web page, made available by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, provides information on interpreters. Topics covered include an overview of interpreting, types of interpreting, achieving certification, important skills, and more. Links to additional resources, a free introduction to interpreting module, and videos are also...
This webpage, from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, provides a summary of a report on undergraduate enrollment of deaf students in the United States. The report covers different facets of deaf students' college experiences, including enrollment rates, demographic characteristics, academic pursuits, financial aid, and college...
This tipsheet, from the Described and Captioned Media Program, provides "information about interpreting services, including the types of services provided and tips when working with an interpreter in the classroom." Educators can use this resource to learn more about interpreters and to prepare for working with interpreters.