Apply the principles of universal design for learning to transition for
students with disabilities with this groundbreaking guidebook. Schools
across the country already use universal design for learning to improve
all students' access to the general curriculum and tap each learner's
individual strengths--and now they'll have a practical book that takes
this powerful teaching approach one step further for students
approaching the transition to adult life.
Transition specialists and educators will discover how to apply
universal design for transition (UDT) during the critical middle-
and high-school years, using its guiding philosophy--presenting
information in multiple formats and media--to help students achieve
academic goals, make sound decisions about their future, and make a
successful transition to adult life. This timely, concise guidebook
reveals how and why UDT can help readers
- enhance students' self-determination skills
- plan multiple assessments that measure the full range of student
strengths and needs
- develop IEPs tailored to student goals and interests
- help students explore career possibilities and prepare for the
working world
- support all the elements of successful transition to community
life, including finding a home, managing finances, making personal
connections, and enjoying recreational activities
- create universal access to postsecondary options and help students
develop the skills they'll need in college
Throughout the book, readers get practical guidance, teaching tips, and
case studies that clearly demonstrate how to present information and
skills in multiple settings in a variety of engaging ways. They'll also
find suggestions for a wide range of technology supports they can use to
accommodate diverse learning needs, including video recordings, Internet
tools and resources, audiobooks, podcasts, speech-to-text software, and
assistive technology devices.
With this one-of-a-kind guide to UDT, transition specialists and
educators will help all students succeed in school, make informed
choices about their future, and build lives beyond the classroom that
reflect their goals and dreams.
