Accessibility and UDL as Partners in Inclusion: From Compliance to Belonging

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ReadSpeaker, in Partnership with CAST.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Accessibility is not an add-on to the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework—it is foundational, its beating heart. In this edWeb podcast, listeners explore how CAST advances accessibility as a core component of UDL to create learning environments where all learners can thrive.Listeners gain a clearer understanding of how designing for accessibility enhances flexibility, engagement, and learner agency, moving beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion. This edWeb podcast provides K-12 educators, instructional designers, administrators, and learning professionals with practical insights into how CAST’s approach helps organizations design learning experiences that are accessible by design and inclusive by default.Interested in learning more about UDL? Check out the UDL Guidelines.Join CAST and ReadSpeaker to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).ReadSpeakerEmpower learners with text-to-speech technology for education and learningCASTWe elevate learning at every level with meticulous research and innovative professional development.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.