1. VARIETY IN
PRESENTATION

2. Provide Materials That Allow for
Customization of:
• Size of text and images
• Contrast
• Colors
• Speed, Volume, Rate
• Layout
• Font
• Source: CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning
Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.
• http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle1

3. Provide Options for Auditory Information
• Caption videos and other audio information
• Make charts, graphs, and diagrams to go along with
lectures or other audio
• Make sure there are notes, transcripts, or other text
versions of audio available
• Provide visuals to go along with audio information
Source: CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning
Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle1

4. Provide Options for Visual Information
• Create text or outlines for video material
• Create text and audio to go along with visual material
• Source: CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning
Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.
• http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle1

5. Help Students Comprehend
• Use background knowledge, vocabulary instruction, and
literacy activities to prepare students for understanding
information.
• Make sure students can recognize the most important
points.
• Help students understand how information fits into the
bigger picture.
• Source: CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning
Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle1