Disability Service
Inclusive Curricula Through Universal Instructional Design

Inclusive Curricula Through Universal Instructional Design

Faculty and administrators participating in CTAD workshops learn how to ensure their curricula is made accessible to a wide range of students by applying principles of Universal Instructional Design, a model which stressed the need for curricula that is flexible and customizable.  Research has shown that many of the strategies used to successfully teach students with disabilities work well for all students, regardless of their disability status.

Participating Campuses

  • University of Minnesota; Twin Cities, Duluth, Crookston, and Morris
  • Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
  • Southwest State University, Minnesota
  • Columbus State College, Ohio
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • University of Iowa

CTAD Workshop Topics

  • Applying Universal Instructional Design in your courses
  • Determining the essential components of your courses
  • Learning about disability types
  • Making sense of legal requirements 
  • Using adaptive technology
  • Accessing local resources

Ongoing Support for Participants

  • Access to current research
  • Individual consultation on workshop topics via phone, fax, or email
  • Participant listserv
  • Website with links to additional information

Information on this page was provided by:  University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Disability Services, Office of the Vice President for Multicultural and Academic Affairs.

For more information please contact: Laurie Wilson
University of Minnesota
Crookston, MN 56716-5001

  • Admissions Office, (218)281-8569 or (218)281-8565(TTY)
    Toll Free 1-800-232-6466
  • Office for Students with Disabilities, (218)281-8587 (September - May)

This publication is available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact: Laurie Wilson, e-mail: lwilson2@umn.edu.