UDL Features in Software

Disclaimer: CAST does not necessarily endorse these products or consider them all to be fully universally designed. CAST applauds the inclusion of universally designed features in these products and wishes to illustrate some of those features for educational purposes.

Software with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) features facilitates individualization of learning materials and experiences for maximum inclusion and teaching effectiveness. How can teachers use software available today to customize learning?

In this section we answer that question by providing examples of UDL features in existing software, with tips for how to use these features to customize instruction for students with varied learning needs.

Supported Learning Software

Universal design features in these programs support reading, writing and multimedia composition. Because students and teachers provide the content, these programs can be integrated into many subject areas.

IntelliTalk
ULTimate CaptionWorks™
ULTimate KidBooks™
CAST eReader™
Unifix® Software
Write:OutLoud

Instructional Software and Web Sites

Programs listed here present instructional content and include universal design features. In some cases new content can also be added by teachers and students.

Arthur Web site
Bailey's Book House
Let's Go Read! An Island Adventure
WiggleWorks® Scholastic Beginning Literacy System