Feminist Pedagogy for Teaching Online

Subject: Accessibility and Universal Design

The Inclusive Design Guide

Author(s):	Ayotte, D. D’Souza, M.
Date:	2017
Publication:	Creative Commons CC BY 3.0
Citation:	Ayotte, D.; D’Souza, M. (2017). The Inclusive Design Guide. Creative Commons CC BY 3.0. https://guide.inclusivedesign.ca

Section on webpage:	Accessibility and Universal Design
Tenets:	Connecting to the personal and to communities outside of academia. Honoring diversity and lived experiences through intersectional approaches. Using technology intentionally to build communities and enhance learning.
Annotation:	This is a guide on how to incorporate inclusive practices in digital designs that can be applied in diverse services.

February 11, 2026

How can universal design be applied to instruction

Author(s):	The Center for Universal Design in Education
Date:	2021, April 9
Publication:	DO-IT
Citation:	The Center for Universal Design in Education. (2021, April 9). How can universal design be applied to instruction. DO-IT. https://www.washington.edu/doit/how-can-universal-design-be-applied-instruction?128=.

Section on webpage:	Accessibility and Universal Design
Tenets:	Building equity, trust, mutual respect, and support. Honoring diversity and lived experiences through intersectional approaches.
Annotation:	This article lists examples of instructional methods that employ principles of universal design. They make course content and activities accessible to people with a wide range of abilities, disabilities, ethnic backgrounds, language skills, and learning styles.

February 11, 2026

Universal Design for Learning and Digital Accessibility: Compatible Partners or a Conflicted Marriage?

Author(s):	Ableser, J. & Moore, C.
Date:	9/102018
Publication:	Educause
Citation:	Ableser, J. & Moore, C. (2018, September 10). Universal Design for Learning and Digital Accessibility: Compatible Partners or a Conflicted Marriage? Educause. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2018/9/universal-design-for-learning-and-digital-accessibility-compatible-partners-or-a-conflicted-marriage.

Section on webpage:	Accessibility and Universal Design
Tenets:	Creating cultures of care in online classrooms.
Annotation:	This article explores the compatibilities and tensions between universal design for learning and digital accessibility. While both have similar goals to increase learning access, conflicts arise because accessibility accommodations can complicate efforts to quickly disseminate flexible learning options. It also explores recommendations for institutions to follow to make progress in both UDL and accessibility compliance.

February 11, 2026

Hello friends: a reminder that I created a fully self-paced, online course on #TraumaAware teaching and learning for all of you amazing higher educators

Author(s):	Costa, K.
Date:	9/28/2021
Publication:	Twitter
Citation:	Costa, K. [@karenraycosta]. (2021, September 28). Hello friends: a reminder that I created a fully self-paced, online course on #TraumaAware teaching and learning for all of you amazing higher educators. If you’re interesting in engaging in this work, and you’d like to do it at YOUR pace, check it out https://t.co/U5lYfK0Ajf [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/karenraycosta/status/1442884972038213635?s=20.

Section on webpage:	Accessibility and Universal Design
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February 11, 2026

Ten Steps Towards Universal Design of Online Courses

Author(s):	Disability Resource Center
Date:
Publication:	University of Arkansas Little Rock
Citation:	Disability Resource Center. Ten Steps Towards Universal Design of Online Courses. University of Arkansas Little Rock. https://ualr.edu/disability/online-education/.

Section on webpage:	Accessibility and Universal Design
Tenets:	Building equity, trust, mutual respect, and support.
Annotation:	This article outlines concrete steps to implement the principles of universal design in online learning. While designing a course with universal design principles is an ongoing creative process, the article outlines key elements which can greatly increase usability.

February 11, 2026

Engaging Learners in Online Environments Utilizing Universal Design for Learning Principles

Author(s):	Hollingshead, A. & Carr-Chelman, D. J.
Date:	Feb-19
Publication:	eLearn Magazine
Citation:	Hollingshead, A. & Carr-Chelman, D. (2019, February). Engaging Learners in Online Environments Utilizing Universal Design for Learning Principles. eLearn Magazine. https://elearnmag.acm.org/archive.cfm?aid=3310383.

Section on webpage:	Accessibility and Universal Design
Tenets:	Building equity, trust, mutual respect, and support. Promoting cooperative learning. Using technology intentionally to build communities and enhance learning.
Annotation:	Online learning environments, while offering flexibility and accessibility, present barriers to engagement for increasingly diverse student populations. This article presents the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as a solution to enhance engagement. UDL emphasizes flexibility and inclusivity through three core principles: multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. The article also outlines practical strategies aligned with UDL.

February 11, 2026

Universal Design for Learning and Digital Accessibility: Compatible Partners or a Conflicted Marriage?

Author(s):	Ableser, J. & Moore, C.
Date:	9/102018
Publication:	Educause
Citation:	Ableser, J. & Moore, C. (2018, September 10). Universal Design for Learning and Digital Accessibility: Compatible Partners or a Conflicted Marriage? Educause. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2018/9/universal-design-for-learning-and-digital-accessibility-compatible-partners-or-a-conflicted-marriage.

Section on webpage:	Accessibility and Universal Design
Tenets:	Creating cultures of care in online classrooms.
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