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Clarifying vocabulary and symbols is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of representation. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can offer ways to make words and symbols clear to a variety of learners.

Clarifying Vocabulary and Symbols in Universal Design for Learning

Clarifying vocabulary and symbols means defining or explaining the semantic elements of a lesson. For example, semantic elements could be:

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Offering alternatives for visual information is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of representation. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can offer visual information in ways that learners can access using their other senses.

Offering Alternatives for Visual Information in Universal Design for Learning

Offering alternatives for visual information means presenting visual information in other ways, such as:

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Offering alternatives for auditory information is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of representation. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can offer auditory information in ways that learners can access using their other senses.

Offering Alternatives for Auditory Information in Universal Design for Learning

Offering alternatives for auditory information means presenting audio information in other ways, such as:

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Offering ways of customizing information is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of representation. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can offer ways to customize information for a variety of learners.

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Every four years, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario appoints someone to review the AODA. This reviewer spends time meeting with the public, especially people with disabilities, discussing possible improvements the AODA might need. Based on this public feedback, the reviewer writes a report about how effective the AODA and its mandates are. In addition, the reviewer recommends steps the government can take to improve the Act. The reviewer then submits this report to the Minister in charge of the AODA. The fourth review of the AODA was submitted in June 2023, and became public in December 2023.

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