Universal Design for Learning looks not to the student but to the curriculum itself. The underlying assumption is that by using flexible media, options can be embedded within the curriculum so that adjustments may be made to meet the needs and preferences of each learner. This built-in flexibility reduces, but does not eliminate, the need for assistive technologies. Students with visual difficulties who access the computer via screen magnification will still need their tools. However, the role of assistive technologies and the way people view them will shift as UDL curricula become more available.
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