As clinical law professors, it is our desire (and responsibility) to make our courses robust, meaningful, and accessible to all students, including those with learning and other disabilities. This session will provide an overview of the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), “a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary hurdles in the learning process."[1] We will cover the differences between the medical and social models of disability, the basics of ADA and other accommodation requirements, and the overarching principles of UDL. Participants in this session will leave with some specific ideas for implementing UDL in your own courses.
[1] Source: Cornell University Center for Teaching Innovation