Now that we have some key ideas around what universal Design is, let's look at how it relates to the open education movement. There are many ways to think about this intersection.

In The intersection of accessibility and open educational resources, Kaela Parks advocates for open educational resources as a solution to failed institutional accessibility policies. How does the traditional accommodation process affect student learning outcomes on your campus? Do you agree with Parks that open educational resources are a viable policy alternative?

This blog post outlines some of the key challenges with the accommodation model and speaks to ways in which open education can improve options.

Next, watch this video, with comments about how open education can help us make course materials more accessible:

(3:29)

Then watch this video, which focuses on the benefits of a liquid syllabus, as an example of a more specific strategy that instructors can use to share the UD principles they’ve put in place within their OER courses with students directly - helping to further reduce barriers and invite greater participation:

(2:48)