UDL Guidelines - Version 1.0: Examples and Resouces

Checkpoint 1.1: Options that customize the display of information

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Example/Resource		Description	See Also
	Letterpop Letterpop is a site that allows students to customize the display of information by choosing a template and inputing their own content. Why UDL? Letterpop is a great example of "providing options that customize the display of information" because students can choose the template that works best for them. Age Group: All ages Content Area: All content Cost: $0-49.98/year Technology Involved: Internet connection	Tool
	Effective Color Contrast Learn how to customize the display of information for individuals with visual impairments. This website includes examples that illustrate how hue, lightness, and saturation impact visual perception. Why UDL? Flexibility of color and contrast is a great example of customizing the display of information so that it is accessible to a broader range of users. Age Group: All ages Content Area: All content Cost: Free Technology Involved: Internet connection	Informational website
	Zen Garden Zen Garden demonstrates the flexibility of digital media when customizing the display of information.  See the same content presented in varied formats, and design your own page and contribute to the growing collection. Why UDL? Zen Garden is an example of the flexibility of digital media.  From page to page, the content remains the same; however, the layout is completely different! Age Group: All ages Content Area: All content Cost: Free Technology Involved: Internet connection	Example
	APH Educational Research J. Elaine Kitchel from the American Printing House for the Blind outlines guidelines for large print text including appropriate size, color, spacing, and the benefits of APH font. Why UDL? The Large Print Guidelines describe the importance of flexible size, color, spacing, and font - features that are essential to consider when customizing the display of information. Age Group: All ages Content Area: All content Cost: Free Technology Involved: Internet connection	Informational website
	WinZoom WinZoom is a screen magnification and reading software package. It will magnify text and images on the screen, heighten color contrast, smooth font, and read text aloud. Why UDL? WinZoom's flexibility of text size, image size, color contrast, and font are all examples of ways to customize the display of information. Age Group: All ages Content Area: All content Cost: WinZoomUSB: $399; WinZoom Screen Magnifier/Reader: $299 Technology Involved: Computer	Software	Checkpoints: 2.3: Options for decoding text
	Readability "Readability is a simple tool that makes reading on the web more enjoyable by removing the clutter around what you're reading." Why UDL? Readability allows the user to customize the display of information by reducing visual distractions that surround written text on the web.  Age Group: All ages Content Area: All content Cost: Free Technology Involved: Internet connection	Tool	Checkpoints: 3.2: Options that highlight critical features 7.3: Options that reduce threats and distractions