Promoting the Universal Design Paradigm on Campus – Everywhere! Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph. D., Director, Accessible Technology Services & DO-IT Center, University of Washington (UW) Alaina Beaver, Ph. D., Universal Instructional Design Consultant, University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder)

Reference book: Universal Design in Higher Education (UDHE): From Principles to Practice Second edition, 2015 >40 authors/co-authors Peer reviewed Harvard Education Press Sign up sheet or email doit@uw.edu to join our UDHE CoP

Universal Design in Higher Education (UDHE): From Principles to Practice Table of Contents Part 1 • Introduction Part 2 • UD of Instruction Part 3 • UD of Student ServicES & PHYsical Spaces Part 4 • UD of technology

Part 5 • Institutionalization Promoters & Inhibitors of UD in HE Raising Awareness of UD in the Engineering Curriculum Small Victories: Faculty Development & UD A Case Study Approach to Promote Practical Application of UD for Instruction Implementing UD: Collaborations Across Campus A Case Study in Partnerships to Promote UD in HE

Universal Design (UD): “the design of products & environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” -The Center for Universal Design Universal Design (UD): “the design of products & environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” -The Center for Universal Design

Characteristics of UD UD values diversity, equity, & inclusion UD promotes best practices & does not lower standards UD is proactive & can be implemented incrementally UD benefits everyone & minimizes the need for accommodations

Terminology Terminology Inclusive design Universal design Barrier-free design Design for all Accessible design Usable design, … Triangle diagram of Universal Design as being comprised of 3 factors: usable, accessible and inclusive Terminology

Consider stakeholder roles Encourage adoption of UD approach within stakeholder roles Consider stakeholder roles Concept map of factors that contribute to the success of people with disabilities in higher education, including peers, parents and family, teachers, counselors and support staff, administration, policy makers, government service providers, community members/leaders, and people with disabilities themselves.

Encourage consideration of disability as an aspect of diverstiy Encourage consideration of disability as an aspect of diversity Encourage consideration of disability as an aspect of diverstiy Collage of diverse people, with keyword scramble displaying diversity factors such as culture, learning abilities, ethnicity, age, race, religion, gender, social skills, physical abilities, values, intellicenge, learning abilities and preferences, socioeconomic status, etc.

Consider ability on a continuum see hear walk read print Write speak English communicate verbally tune out distraction learn manage physical/mental health These factors are shown in the middle of a continuum from “not able” to “able”

Share civil rights resolutions University of Cincinnati • Youngstown State University • University of Colorado-Boulder • University of Montana-Missoula • UC Berkeley • South Carolina Technical College System • Louisiana Tech University • MIT • Maricopa Community College District • Florida State University • CSU Fullerton • California Community Colleges • Ohio State University: University of Kentucky • Harvard University •...

Both are important! Describe access approaches Accommodations Universal design Both are important!

Apply UD to create inclusive: physical spaces services technology learning activities

Tell how UD is on a continuum Captions benefit everyone Ex UW and UC-B: Central funds to caption Captioning parties Interpreter for deaf student Uncaptioned video Captioned & audio described video Captioned video Promote captioning with captioning parties, free captioning Tell how UD is on a continuum Example of inaccessible to accessible: an uncaptioned video, an interpreter for a deaf student, a captioned video, and a captioned and audio described video. Idea to promote captioning with captioning parties, free captioning and support

Empahsize the importance of inclusiveness in UD applicationsw Emphasize the importance of inclusiveness in UD applications Go beyond access to inclusive access Empahsize the importance of inclusiveness in UD applicationsw Contrast between a building entrance that has a separate ramp and stairs, versus an entrance that is a smooth approach for all people.

Share UD features of technology Build in accessible design Ensure compatibility with assistive technology Share UD features of technology Build in accessible design Ensure compatibility with assistive technology Images showing smartphones with accessibility settings such as inverting colors.

Describe principles for UD of instruction to maximize learning: Provides multiple means for: representation engagement action & expression (CAST) Provides multiple ways to: gain knowledge interact demonstrate knowledge (DO-IT Center) Provides multiple means for: representation engagement action & expression (CAST) Provides multiple ways to: gain knowledge interact demonstrate knowledge (DO-IT Center)

Give examples of UD practices “Equal Access: UD of Instruction” Use large, bold, sans serif fonts with high contrast on uncluttered overhead displays & speak aloud key content. Make expectations clear & early. Avoid unnecessary jargon; define terms. Provide scaffolding tools (e.g., outline). Provide corrective opportunities. Provide materials in accessible formats. 18

Link UD to real problems Think of a teaching problem/concern/irritation. How might UD help deal with the issue? 19

Promoting UD campus-wide may lead to new ways of thinking about access issues, responsibilities of campus units, & interactions between individuals & campus units… 20

At CU Boulder… Universal Design is part of strategic learning → initiative of inclusive excellence supported by campus-wide policy

Universal Design Service Education Consultations Outreach

Create an Accessibility Roadmap

Screenshot of the accessibility roadmap brochure front cover and first page with the “year one” recommendations. Visit http://www.colorado.edu/accessibility/universal-design for the entire document.

Screenshot of the accessibility roadmap brochure second page for “year two” and last page for “year three” are shown. Visit http://www.colorado.edu/accessibility/universal-design for the entire document.

Utilize resources for support and proactive design http://www.colorado.edu/accessibility/resources

Universal Design Fellowship Program Engages proactive faculty members $1,000 Award For classroom materials, OR Travel stipend for conference travel and presentation on accessibility within the disciplines

Universal Design Fellowship Program 2016/2017 Cohort Dr. Shivakant Mishra, Professor and Associate Chair of Computer Science Dr. Shaun Kane, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dr. Jennifer Stempien, Instructor of Geology Mr. Giorgio Corda, Instructor of Italian Dr. Cheryl Pinzone, Lecturer of Evolutionary Biology Dr. Silvia Nogueron-Liu, Assistant Professor of Education

Screenshot of the Diverse Learners Awareness Week save-the-date flier, advertising for Feb. 20-24, 2017. “Diversity in the classroom; everyone learns differently.” http://www.colorado.edu/diverselearners/

Diverse Learners Awareness Week 2016 Screenshot of collage of images form the “I learn best when” shite board campaign for DLAW 2016.

This is a decorative image of a stuffed animal (buffalo) with the CU Boulder “go buffs” tagline and the “be inclusive” buttons from the campaign Lessons Learned

Building a Culture of UD Be PROACTIVE. Policy or not, your institution can prioritize UD within initiatives on diversity, inclusion, etc. Find/create supports, resources & programs. Lead by example: Be accessible, and reach out to other diversity-oriented groups. Use the Roadmap Model to achieve buy-in and set realistic goals.

Thank you! Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D sherylb@uw.edu Alaina Beaver, Ph.D. Alaina.Beaver@colorado.edu