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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

If you understand UDL, you know how silly it is to think, "The behavior of my students shows me they are not ready for options". (And if you are a human being, you understand how easy it is to fall into that teaching thought-trap.) #inclusion #a11y #udl

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'll be talking with special educators next week about using UDL to design IEP meetings. How might we design IEP meetings with options for engaging, making meaning of information, and sharing thoughts and questions? #UDL #inclusion #a11y

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I still think the most important goal on an IEP for a student with disabilities is friendship (as defined and described by the student and/or their family/caregivers). Meaningful friendship builds access to learning and agency as a learner. #inclusion #udl #a11y

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

College is for all students (including those with intellectual disabilities). Great conversation.

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

In my course about inclusive education, students have a conversation (any format) with someone in their life about disability, accessibility, and belonging. Reviewing powerful student work, wondering: Why do we assign papers when we can assign conversations about changing the world? #a11y #inclusion

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Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

New AI publications dropped! 👇🏻 Supporting Students with Disabilities through Artificial Intelligence: What, Why, & How bit.ly/BruceAI24 We thoroughly enjoyed partnering w Bruce Alter from Oregon. 🙌 #AI @cast-udl.bsky.social #UDL #UDLchat #EduSky #InclusiveEduSky #ATchat #Access4All #AllMeansAll

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Al and Accessibility: The Why, What, & How >
AEM Center at CAST, 2024
This publication explores how artificial intelligence (AI) enhances accessibility and education for individuals with disabilities.
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Al & Accessibility: Supporting All Learners ›
AEM Center at CAST, 2024
This publication examines the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities, addressing challenges in mobility, communication, and education.
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Supporting Students with Disabilities through Al:
What, Why, & How >
AEM Center at CAST, 2024
This publication explores the innovative potential of generative AI in enhancing educational accessibility and engagement. Despite its promise, the adoption of AI in education faces significant hurdles due to the lack of clear guidance and understanding within educational districts.

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Hi #EdTech #FETC friends! Please join us in the #AltTextChallenge & make descriptions for your photos & memes so that all people - including those who use screen readers- can enjoy your content. In #BlueSky go to Settings>Accessibility>Alt-text & turn on the reminder. Let's make #InclusiveEdTech

Accessibility Settings in Bluesky. first heading is alt text. Button for require alt text before posting is turned on

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading. Audiobooks count as reading.

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

When we think about the design of a school using #UDL as a lens, we will likely find places, policies and practices that need to be undone. For example, a school is not universally-designed if students with complex support needs are denied access to the general education spaces and curriculum.

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

My colleague Michael McSheehan summarizes #UDL better than anyone I know: "Instead of asking if the learner is ready for the lesson, UDL asks if the lesson is ready for the learner."

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

#UDL is a framework that attempts to summarize variability in learning so that educators can better anticipate and plan for learning variability in designs.

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The real power of #UDL isn't that it is learner centered design. It's real power is that it is HUMAN centered design that validates and empowers everyone to contribute authentically and with agency. That small change in phrasing contains massive impact. #EDUsky #UDLchat

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hi @ksuding.bsky.social! One of my favorites in that collection is Tips for Accessible Educational Materials #AEM. Accessible content builds access for learners. Accessible content honors the agency of learners, too. @cast-udl.bsky.social

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Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Who’s ready 2 bring #UDL #UDLchat community back in2 shared space globally #EduSky? We r! 🙌 Follow hashtags & make sure 2 follow the brilliant @dtourudl.bsky.social! @hillary-atp.bsky.social @techmia.bsky.social @ldichiara.bsky.social @mmatp.bsky.social @wernedat.bsky.social @cast-udl.bsky.social

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Jordyn Zimmerman @jordynbzim.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Coming across a lot of content here that’s trying hard to have an aesthetic appeal. Quick reminder that good design is visually appealing and accessible. It’s not either / or!!

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Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Hey #EduSky friends- CAST has now joined the community! Make sure to follow @cast-udl.bsky.social for all things #UDL #UDLchat and #Access4All! #Inclusion #ATchat #CommunAT #AEM4All #InclusiveEdTech #EdTech www.cast.org

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The truest measure of #UDL implementation is the absence of blaming for non-learning. We stop blaming students, families/caregivers, and educators and look instead for barriers in design.

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Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

First day on Blue Sky. My interest is inclusive, equitable, accessible learning. I work as a Senior Professional Learning Specialist at #CAST, the organization that authored the Universal Design for Learning #UDL framework.

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