Drawing+UDL+Pictures

=**Exercise 1: Drawing Pictures of UDL**=


 * On paper, draw two pictures: a school building and a classroom that is designed on the basis of UDL principles.
 * Label key parts of the classroom and parts of the school/classroom that contain UDL elements.
 * Consider all aspects of UDL: organization, grouping structure, learning & instructional materials, media, navigation, motivation, etc. You could use the help of UDL guidelines that can be found at this link: []
 * Make sure this is a collaborative planning and drawing process.


 * UDL Building Design-Main Ideas:**
 * Ramps (at entrance and where needed inside building)
 * Accessible entrances
 * Automatic doors or push-to-open doors (with button)
 * Elevator
 * Accessible Bathrooms
 * Larger stall with railings
 * Wheelchair height sinks and hand dryers
 * Lower drinking fountains
 * Lower fire alarm
 * EXIT signs light up if a fire occurs
 * Dog park (seeing eye dogs)
 * Accessible cafeteria
 * Round tables without chairs or built-in seats
 * Lower food bar with necessary space for wheelchairs


 * UDL Classroom Design-Main Ideas**
 * Tables/desks arranged with enough space for wheelchairs to move with ease
 * TV with captions to use along with loud speaker announcements
 * Smart Boards
 * On walls
 * Lower version on cart for students with wheelchairs
 * Push light switches
 * Classroom number or any other signs in braille
 * Push door handles
 * Accessible computers
 * Intelli-Keys
 * Microsoft Accessibility features
 * Larger keyboards
 * Communication devices
 * Accessible classroom utensils
 * Larger pencils with grips