Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning at SUNY provides resources for faculty to create an inclusive learning environment. UDL principles benefit all learners and help students with engagement, multiple methods of learning, and multiple methods of assessment.
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Course Start Date: September 1, 2023 (The course will be open enrollment after this start date).
Intended Audience: SUNY Faculty and Instructional Designers
Course Description: This online, self-paced workshop provides an in-depth introduction to the Universal Design for Learning framework. Participants will learn why the Universal Design for Learning framework is important, how to apply its principles and guidelines to their own courses, and best practices for interacting with students with disabilities. Participants of this workshop will leave with the skills and resources to apply what they learn about Universal Design for Learning to design a new lesson or student experience, or to revise an existing lesson or experience.
Please visit SUNY's Universal Design for Learning to learn more about the professional development opportunities offered.
Registration: Please register at Self-Paced Online Course Registration page.
Questions? Questions regarding Programming can be directed to Christopher Hromalik, Project Manager, Universal Design for Learning at SUNY. Questions regarding registration can be directed to Meghan Martin, Program Coordinator.
Digital Accessibility Courses - Deque University
Deque University provides courses to support faculty and staff to increase their understanding of accessibility. The subscription to these content are currently free to SUNY colleges. Anyone interested in accessing the courses and modules should complete the registration request form.
Please explore the various topics available.
Suggested courses to learn basics about disability and access:
- Accessibility Fundamentals - Disability, Guidelines, and Laws
- Serving Customers with Disabilities
- Disability Etiquette Basics
Document Accessibility 1.2 - for basics in designing accessible content:
- MS Word Accessibility Techniques
- MS PowerPoint Accessibility Techniques
- Basic PDF Accessibility
Web Accessibility for content creators:
- Basic Web and Document Accessibility for Content Contributors
Course certificates are available on successful completion of content.
Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility
In compliance with the SUNY Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Policy, Buffalo State created the Campus and Electronic Information Accessibility Committee. The committee was charged by the President with creating and implementing a 5-year, Buffalo State Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Plan.
The campus community is encouraged to review the plan which addresses the five pillars as required by SUNY:
- Web Accessibility Standards (WAS)
- Digital Content Accessibility Standards (DCAS)
- Classroom Accessibility Standards (CAS)
- Library Accessibility Guidelines (LAG)
- Procurement Accessibility Conformance Standards (PACS)
Please visit the SUNY EIT Accessibility for more information on the standards.