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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our own Kelli Suding will join a panel of experts to discuss designing AI-powered ed tech for learner variability on October 7 at 2pm. Join us! Register for the free webinar here: pulse.ly/wwx2hor9no

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For AAC Awareness Month, meet Laila, a middle schooler and cheerleader who will tell you what she thinks if you give her the chance. Her story is new on our blog. 🔗 pulse.ly/jcgtcxhny4 #AAC #AACAwarenessMonth #AssistiveTechnology #UDL

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UDL regularly shows up in pockets on campus but less often as a coordinated approach. Join us for a look at the new UDL Campus Implementation Criteria. First in our 2026-2027 UDL-Con series. Oct. 1 at 3 PM ET 🔗 pulse.ly/ue1lkw4saz #HigherEducation

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Start small and dream big." Heather Avery, learning specialist in Universal Design for Learning with New Brunswick's Department of Education, explains where to begin with #UDL and why it's okay if the first try doesn't work. Listen to her full episode: pulse.ly/xi1cgl6yqw

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Celebrate with us! CAST is one of 14 orgs selected for a Catalyze Challenge Round 5 grant. We'll build and test a career-connected learning model with rural Montana educators, students, and workforce partners in the photonics industry. See the list of Round 5 grantees: pulse.ly/ogkbhqgfrq

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Generative AI is everywhere, but when does it improve learning, and when is a more traditional approach the better choice? Join Tech InCITES and guests from QIAT for a practical conversation about using AI in special education. 📅 Thurs., Sept. 24 at 1pm ET Register: pulse.ly/fe77b9043x

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hear about new research, courses, and resources before anyone else. Join our mailing list and pick the updates that fit you: newsletter, events, publishing, teacher resources, accessibility, CITES, or UDL-Con. 🔗 pulse.ly/ojfpunxcgo

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Designing a resource can be accidental. Designing an ecosystem is intentional." Vineeta Garg and Gunjan Tomar, the 2026 Anne Meyer UDL Design Award recipients and founders of Wellbeing Mantras, on building real learner belonging. Tune in: pulse.ly/tmqstylyqw

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A site can pass every WCAG check and still be hard to use, our Senior Director of Disability and Accessibility, Luis Pérez, says. His take: don't design for people with disabilities; co-design with them. 🔗https://pulse.ly/teb2af2ojh

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Before adopting a new tool, POUR. Ask one question four ways: can it be perceived, operated, understood, and counted on tomorrow. We put together a short guide to help you vet it first: pulse.ly/cvm3lvpcaa

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Did you know a screen reader reads every emoji out loud? Five clapping hands = "clapping hands, clapping hands, clapping hands, clapping hands, clapping hands." One or two emojis add tone. A string of them creates noise. #AccessibleSocialMedia

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

When faculty start asking, "Would captions help all my students?" instead of "What does the law require?" that's when you know culture has changed. Tune in to The Learning Experience with 2026 UDL Innovative Practice Award recipient Paul Miller. 🎙️ pulse.ly/ltk5apyb4t

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Accessibility works best when it's built into how digital products and services are designed and delivered, not layered on after. We're partnering with the 2026 M-Enabling Summit, Oct 5-7 in Arlington, VA. If you're attending, we look forward to connecting. 🔗 pulse.ly/v5lhcq2nr5

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Most AI policies tell students to disclose their AI use, but not what that means or how. The Disclosure Ladder is a simple student handout where learners name exactly how AI showed up in their work. Find it free in the UDL & AI Community. 🔗 pulse.ly/uryompzyls

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy #NationalDogDay 🐾 Meet Zoey, Ranger, Frankie, Gus, and Mila, part of our unofficial support staff. They keep us smiling and remind us to take breaks. Sending a virtual chin scratch and treat to every dog who has ever wandered into frame during a meeting.

A grid of five video screens shows a virtual meeting with five participants, each smiling and holding a dog.

* **Top Left:** A man with glasses, a white goatee, and large black headphones smiles warmly while cuddling a small, fluffy white and tan Shih Tzu dog.
* **Top Right:** A woman with her hair pulled back wears a headset and a dark blue lace top, holding a small white fluffy dog while sitting in a teal office chair.
* **Center:** A woman with curly red hair, glasses, and a grey shirt smiles in front of a white bookshelf filled with orange books, holding a light-colored Shih Tzu dog.
* **Bottom Left:** A smiling woman with long blonde hair holds a tan, medium-sized dog that is looking upward.
* **Bottom Right:** A smiling woman with her hair tied back holds a black-and-white Boston Terrier dog against a blurred grey background.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Quick tip: capitalize the first letter of each word in your hashtags. In lowercase, multi-word hashtags can run together into a jumble for screen reader users. Capitalizing each word helps them come through clearly, and it's easier for everyone to read, too. 💜

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Multilingual learners bring strengths traditional lesson design can miss. Access by Design, presented with TESOL International Association is a four-part webinar series for PreK-12 educators on using #UDL to remove barriers and build on what these students bring. pulse.ly/oqedg6w4hi

An event graphic titled "Access by Design" featuring a four-part webinar series schedule.

The top has a modern design with pastel green, blue, and purple squares scattered on both sides. The schedule below lists four events in rounded light purple boxes:
* **Sept. 3:** Designing for All: An Introduction to UDL & Multilingual Learners
* **Sept. 10:** Multiple Means of Engagement: Spark & Sustain Learning for Multilingual Learners
* **Sept. 17:** Multiple Means of Representation: Making Content Accessible for Every Learner
* **Sept. 24:** Multiple Means of Action & Expression: Voice & Choice for Multilingual Learners

At the bottom are the co-host logos: "tesol international association 60 YEARS" and "CAST cast.org".

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

There's still time to vote for SXSW EDU 2027 sessions. Our team has six in the running. Help us bring UDL to the stage. Voting is open through August 23. pulse.ly/l7lofpo94o #SXSWEDU

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The 2026 David Rose UDL Research Award goes to a researcher whose career has been defined by one question: how do we get what works into the classroom? 🎙️ Tune in to the new episode of The Learning Experience podcast with Sean J. Smith, Ph.D. pulse.ly/gvveeyx7dd

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

If you're the one your school turns to when a lesson needs rethinking, this is for you. Our new PreK-12 UDL Coaching Academy pilot helps educators drive systemic change and earn a CAST Coaching Credential. Applications close August 21 Details and application: pulse.ly/wblrauxtku

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

There's still time to register for our free webinar on designing the first weeks of school using the UDL Guidelines. Explore ways to build in flexible routines and multiple ways for students to engage from day one. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 at 3pm ET 🔗 Register: pulse.ly/uhf7njpbg9

Alt text: Webinar announcement titled "Back-to-School Planning with the CAST UDL Guidelines." Features two presenters, Niel Albero, a Senior Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist at CAST, and Melissa Sanjeh, the Senior Director of Professional Learning and Implementation at CAST, with their headshots. Scheduled for Wednesday, August 19 at 3 PM. Sponsored by Scanning Pens. Design includes a purple background with green and white text accents.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Looking for tools that give students more ways to access content, engage, and show what they know? Join us for a quick look at what's new from @readspeaker.com, Scanning Pens, and @robolinkinc.bsky.social 📅August 27 at 3pm ET Register: pulse.ly/znqklftklc

Alt text: Flyer titled "Quick Bites & Insights: Express EdTech Demos" invites users to explore new EdTech tools on August 27 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm ET. Sponsors include CAST, Scanning Pens, ReadSpeaker, and Robolink. A green button at the bottom says "Register today!" Icons of a megaphone, calendar, and clock enhance the design.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Fancy cursive or bubble letters might stand out, but they leave out people who rely on a screen reader. ✨ Make it a habit to type in standard letters. If you copied it from a "fancy font" generator, skip it—save the visual styling for your graphics instead.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What should you ask before building an AI-powered tool for a classroom? We explored this with @aieduorg.bsky.social in a vibe coding + #UDL workshop, testing prototypes from an accessible calculator to a switch-compatible typing tool. Takeaways here: 🔗 pulse.ly/9gjddknvyq

An educational graphic titled "Five questions to ask as you experiment with vibe coding."

On a pale green background, a lime green square contains the main title. Below this square are the logos for CAST and aiEDU (The AI Education Project) connected by a pink "X".

On the right side, against a dark purple background, five numbered lime green circles list the following questions in white text:

1. How might different learners experience this tool?
2. What choices and supports are available?
3. Who should help me test and improve this prototype?
4. How will I know if this tool is helping learners achieve the intended goal?
5. How am I ensuring accessibility from the beginning rather than adding it later?

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The CAST UDL Guidelines™ 3.0 graphic organizer is now available in 24 languages, from Arabic to Welsh. If you teach in a language other than English, there is a good chance a colleague somewhere in the world has already translated this framework for you. pulse.ly/hjynqvfxx5

A graphic with a dark purple background on the left and a white document on the right. On the left, bold text reads "Now available in 24 languages!" with "in 24" highlighted in lime green. On the right, a white document with a lime green accent band at the top displays the title "CAST UDL Guidelines™" in dark blue. Spread across the document are several overlapping, colorful fan-shaped pages showing translated versions of the guidelines, including Japanese, Turkish, and Russian. A small white circular icon is in the bottom right corner.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our team has five sessions in the running for SXSW EDU 2027. Voting is open through August 23. Help us bring UDL to the stage. Your vote helps. 💜 pulse.ly/qurgwkqiu7

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The first weeks of school are a chance to design the year you want. Join us for a free webinar on using the UDL Guidelines to build inclusive routines and flexible learning environments from day one. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 at 3pm ET 🔗 Register: pulse.ly/6jfwwwe2dg

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

For students like Makenzie, the right supports aren't extras. Graph paper for organizing writing. Physical shapes instead of flat diagrams in geometry. Small changes make a big difference. Read her story: pulse.ly/yizi8r9zw2

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A photo without a description is invisible to a screen reader user. Not vague—invisible. ✨ Make it a habit to add alt text to every image you post. Tip: describe it like you're telling a friend on the phone what's in it. No need for every detail, just enough that someone gets the same picture.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

What does learner agency look like alongside teacher guidance, not instead of it? Christine Fox and Niel Albero dig into it on our Season 6 opener of The Learning Experience podcast. 🎧 Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/78e18228

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We're excited to share that the CITES AT Guidance Myths & Facts resources are now available in Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish! These resources make it easier to access clear, accurate information about assistive technology and support more inclusive learning for all. cites.cast.org/get-started/...

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We recognized the 2026 UDL Award recipients at #UDLCon, and we'd love for you to join us in celebrating them. 🎉 Drop a heart or a comment to cheer them on! Learn more about them here: pulse.ly/hbhmymlvck

2026 UDL Awards ceremony at UDL-Con: International Live Online. Three award categories listed: The Anne Meyer UDL Design Award, The David Rose UDL Research Award, and The UDL Innovative Practice Award. Video conference grid showing Lindsay Jones of CAST, Trey Vasquez, Wellbeing Mantras founders Vineeta Garg and Gunjan Tomar, Sean Joseph Smith, and Paul Miller. UDL-Con: International branding at the bottom.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Today at UDL-Con, we announced that the entire CAST UDL Guidelines™ site is now available in Spanish—made possible by a community member who donated their work so more people could access UDL in their native language. We are grateful. pulse.ly/uh3kbdsibr

Graphic announcing the CAST UDL Guidelines™ site in Spanish, showing a screenshot of the Spanish-language site "Las Directrices del DUA." Link: bit.ly/CAST-DUA-ES. UDL-Con: International branding at the bottom.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Before UDL-Con even officially began, educators from across the globe showed up for three preconference sessions with our team. We can't wait for the sessions happening Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. There's still time to join us: pulse.ly/i3qo0dayzo

A woman with curly hair and glasses is smiling, wearing a navy blue T-shirt with "Accessibility" written on it. She stands in front of white bookshelves filled with books, decorative items, and framed pictures.

Kelli Suding of CAST presenting via video call during the Accessibility in Action preconference session at UDL-Con: International Live Online.

Amanda Bastoni presenting via video call during the Using Drones in Your Classroom preconference session at UDL-Con: International Live Online.

Jennifer Levine presenting via video call during the Introduction to UDL preconference session at UDL-Con: International Live Online.

Niel Albero of CAST presenting via video call during the Introduction to UDL preconference session at UDL-Con: International Live Online.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Next week is UDL-Con, and we cannot wait. Including the precon, it's three days of learning with educators and researchers from around the world, built around the students we design for. Join us: pulse.ly/tv1u6fskoi

A hand holds a smartphone displaying a speaker list for the "UDL CON: International Live Online Conference." Text on the left reads "80+ speakers, 30+ sessions, July 21–22" on a white background with a purple border.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

How do you build a framework that truly reflects the people it's meant to serve? A new peer-reviewed article traces the four-year process behind UDL Guidelines 3.0, and how community voices shaped every step. Read it here: www.cast.org/connect/news...

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

One week until UDL-Con. 🎉 On Day 1, Dr. Shelley Moore keynotes on designing learning around students' needs and lived experiences, not labels. On Day 2, students take the stage for the Student Voices Panel. We can't wait! Join us: cast.pulse.ly/3gvp40u9ns

Purple promotional graphic for "UDL-CON: International Live Online," happening July 21-22, 2026. "1 Week to Go!" and "Get your ticket fast!" are highlighted, with a ticket icon and "Powered by CAST."

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Four educators. Decades of impact. Millions of learners reached. 🎉 Meet the 2026 UDL Award recipients and join us at #UDLCon this month to celebrate them. pulse.ly/sjit4bm5hr

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Two weeks until UDL-Con: International Live Online—where educators and researchers from around the world dig into AI, accessible design, neuroinclusive education, and what it takes to design learning that works for every learner. July 21–22 Save your spot. pulse.ly/s4lgrf5rno

Purple banner announcing "UDL-CON: International Live Online," powered by CAST, scheduled for July 21-22, 2026. Reminder of "2 Weeks to Go!" and "Get your ticket fast!" in orange with a ticket icon.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"Inclusive" in edtech means designed for every learner from the start—not patched in after. CAST shaped that standard in the new EdTech Quality Indicators Guide, grounded in four decades of UDL research. Download it for free: digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/f1e0fd...

EdTech Quality Indicators Guide promotional graphic. It features a purple and blue background with a white text headline. A guide cover displays a group of diverse individuals engaging in a discussion. Logos of 1EdTech, CAST, Digital Promise, ISTE, and SETDA are along the bottom. Text emphasizes the guide’s purpose to aid education leaders in evaluating educational technology.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We're heading to ISTELive 26! 🙌 Our team will be leading sessions on AI, accessibility, and UDL on Monday, June 29. Hope to see you there. Learn more about our sessions and plan your schedule: pulse.ly/3ljsc8y6w9

Graphic with CAST and ISTELive 26 logos. Lists four sessions on Monday, June 29: STEAM Without Limits: Perspectives on Access and Innovation, 9:00–10:00 a.m., W206A; Playground: UDL in Action: Design for Engagement and Agency, 11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m., Orange County Convention Center; Strengthening Accessibility and Inclusivity with Hybrid AI, 2:00–3:00 p.m., Lenovo Room; Accessible by Design: Leveraging AI for Inclusive Learning, 2:30–3:30 p.m., W311CD. Event dates: June 28–July 1, 2026.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What would it look like to build UDL and accessibility into assessment tools from the start—not bolt them on later? Join us Wed., June 24 at 3PM ET for "Building Inclusive Assessments With the Wheel of Inclusion: UDL, Accessibility, and AI" for a behind-the-scenes look. pulse.ly/dpewt1e7qr

A promotional image for the UDL-CON: International Webinar titled "Building Inclusive Assessments With the Wheel of Inclusion: UDL, Accessibility, and AI." It features photos of Peter Jacobson and Michelle Soriano, with their titles and affiliations. The event date is Wednesday, June 24 at 3 PM. The design is crafted with a purple background and green and white text.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

One month until UDL-Con: International Live Online! 🎉 July 21–22: two keynotes, dozens of sessions on AI, accessible design, and student-led learning, and an Ask Me Anything with CAST staff. cast.pulse.ly/odcisvy5xa

Graphic promoting "UDL-CON: International Live Online" powered by CAST, scheduled for July 21-22, 2026. Features two photos: one of a diverse group at a table with laptops, and another of two excited people with colorful streamers. The phrase "Get your tickets!" is highlighted.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

LEGO® Education Science just earned our UDL Product Certification. Behind that? A K–8 science curriculum where UDL shaped every design decision, including lessons their team calls "hard fun." 🧱 pulse.ly/wixxrf8evj

A group of young students, along with a teacher, enthusiastically gather around a colorful LEGO creation in a classroom. The diverse group of children are smiling and engaged, focused on a model being held. The background shows educational posters and a whiteboard, creating a lively learning environment.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The question isn't really "can I use AI?"—it's when, and for what. AI or Nay is this week's resource: printable and projectable classroom signs that clearly set AI expectations for each activity, with concrete examples students can actually use. Get it free: pulse.ly/sxpetfzfzv

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Before the main stage, there's the preconference. 📅 Monday, July 20 | 12:00–3:30 pm ET Choose from three workshops designed for practical application: Introduction to UDL, Using Drones in Your Classroom, or Accessibility in Action—and start UDL-Con already ahead. pulse.ly/c47irgupca

Purple background with text promoting "UDL-CON: International Live Online" powered by CAST. Preconference event on Monday, July 20, from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. Topics include "Introduction to UDL," "Using Drones in Your Classroom," and "Accessibility in Action." Registration includes the CAST UDL Credential Level 1: Mindset.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A teacher. 45 minutes. A controversial unit. A lesson plan that's not quite there. This week's resource is One Wednesday Morning—a choose-your-own-adventure about AI and human judgment in a real classroom moment. Get it free in the UDL & AI Community. pulse.ly/z5msckocia

Meeting week 6 theme, the image shows a glowing box with a card lifting out labeled "One Wednesday Morning, Week 6". To the left, icons and text highlight features: weekly resources, UDL and AI exploration, and global learning community engagement. Presented by CAST, emphasizing limitless learning.

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"It's not just language—it's culture, identity, and what we call a linguistic habitus." Stewart Campbell and Lukas Fehling on translating UDL 3.0 into German and building a grassroots network across German-speaking Europe. New episode of The Learning Experience: pulse.ly/oqiknsdnho

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

School screen bans are spreading fast across the country. Our CEO, Lindsay Jones, spoke with NPR about what that means for students with disabilities who rely on technology to learn every day. Read the full story here: pulse.ly/ma0uxsap3t

Quote on a green and purple background reads: "When technology is used intentionally, it can allow us to create much more flexible environments, and those are really needed for people with disabilities." Below, there's a circular photo of a smiling person, labeled "Lindsay Jones, CEO, CAST."

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