Advocacy

Call for change

Hands raised in the air Public education "is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms."
U.S. Supreme Court, Brown v. Board of Education

Across North America, individuals and organizations are working together to improve teaching and learning for all through UDL. The National Center supports these efforts by providing advocates with tools and resources that help them:

  • Call attention to the need for UDL implementation in policy and practice
  • Learn the strategies and practices that enable all students to achieve at high levels
  • Connect with others who support effective educational reform for all

National UDL Task Force

Screenshot of UDL Task Force WebsiteComprised of more than 35 national organizations, the National UDL Task Force advocates support for UDL in federal, state, and district education policy—including these recommendations for the upcoming ESEA reauthorization.

UDL Legislation in Maryland

Maryland state flag-red, white, black, and yellow Maryland's legislature has established a state-level UDL Task Force to explore the incorporation of UDL principles into the State's education systems. Learn more about the bill and other advocacy efforts in Maryland.


National Center for Learning Disabilities

A Parent Brief, Photo of child doing homeworkThis Parent Advocacy Brief from the National Center on Learning Disabilities will help parents learn the basics about the UDL approach and offers helpful tips for talking with your school about it.

UDL in Canada

Map of Canada A burgeoning movement is underway in Canada. See British Columbia's UDL website. Read the Province of Alberta's Setting the Direction toward System Redesign: Discussion Guide


Last Updated: 05/24/2010