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CAST is a global leader in inclusive education. We researched and authored the UDL Framework and the CAST UDL Guidelines for inclusive learning.

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CAST on the Road β€” from CABE 2026 in San Francisco, to the Breakthroughs in Twice Exceptional Futures Conference in NYC, to UDL trainings in North Carolina. Conferences, trainings, and more.

Follow our journey to see where we head next.

05.03.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free UDL Con webinar: From Artificial to Assistive.

See how AI + accessibility + UDL reduce barriers and support every learner with Bryan Dean, Kelli Suding, and Dr. Hillary Goldthwait Fowles.

Mar 25, 3–4 p.m. ET.

Register: bit.ly/UDLCon2026_M...

05.03.2026 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Loui Lord Nelson at UDL Con 2024

Loui Lord Nelson at UDL Con 2024

The 2024 Anne Meyer Award honored Loui Lord Nelson for advancing UDL design worldwide. Want to nominate someone shaping design today, visit here: www.cast.org/connect/udl-...

#UDLAwards

05.03.2026 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CAST is heading to #CEC2026 with sessions and experiences focused on UDL, accessibility, AI, and inclusive school design.

You can find our sessions and experiences at CEC 2026 here: cecconvention.org/session-brow...

05.03.2026 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How is Utah shaping responsible AI for K–12?

The latest episode of The Learning Experience explores what educators and students need to know.

This episode is brought to you by ReadSpeaker.

Listen to the episode here: www.cast.org/resources/ti...

03.03.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UDL-Con Live Online 2026 proposals are due soon. Share ideas that highlight innovative UDL practice, research, and inclusive design.

Submit your proposal: www.cast.org/connect/news...

24.02.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For #CTEMonth, we are highlighting how UDL is helping educators strengthen their approach to supporting student learning in CTE settings. These stories show how intentional design leads to more effective instruction.

Learn more about CAST’s workforce development work:
www.cast.org/what-we-do/w...

24.02.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UDL Con: Live Online tickets are now available. Join us this July for two days of global learning, real strategies, and practical ideas to support inclusive design.

Register here: www.cast.org/connect/even...

23.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For CTE Month, CAST is highlighting how UDL strengthens rigor in CTE. At ACTE’s VISION Conference, educators gained practical UDL strategies they can apply immediately.

Explore our CTE engagement resource: www.cast.org/wp-content/u...

#CTEMonth

23.02.2026 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Brenda Green joins CHC’s Voices of Compassion podcast to explore how hope, agency, and UDL can shape meaningful learning experiences for every student.

Listen to the interview: www.chconline.org/resourcelibr...

23.02.2026 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What questions do you have about safety, access, or learner variability in CTE labs?

Share below πŸ‘‡ and join us live on Feb 25th at 3pm ET.

Register for the free webinar: cast-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

18.02.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UDL Product Certification In partnership with Digital Promise, CAST’s UDL Product Certification helps educators find accessible, functional edtech aligned with NETP goals. It ensures UDL design supports all learners.

Learn about UDL Product Certification:
www.cast.org/resources/ud...

18.02.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Districts need clearer ways to evaluate accessibility and inclusive design. Explore how UDL guides better EdTech decisions and how UDL Product Certification supports aligning tools with learner needs.

Register for Spring CUE 2026: members.joincalie.org/events/event...

18.02.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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UDL Awards The UDL Awards recognize the evolution, innovation, and transformative impact of Universal Design for Learning on education.

Nominate a UDL leader helping shape the future of learning: www.cast.org/connect/udl-...

18.02.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new bonus episode is out featuring Michelle Ring Hanson and JoAnn Miller. Their innovative UDL practice continues to inspire as we prepare for the 2026 UDL Awards.

Listen to the episode: www.cast.org/resources/ti...

18.02.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance to join tomorrow’s UDL & AI Community conversation with Kristina Ishmael. From federal education policy to global AI conversations, Kristina brings a rare perspective on designing inclusive, equitable learning systems.

Register now via Mighty Networks. cast-org.zoom.us/j/8414317016...

17.02.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UDL Con: Live Online tickets are now available!

Join us this July for two days of global learning, real strategies, and practical ideas to support inclusive design.

Register here: www.cast.org/connect/even...

16.02.2026 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UDL for Families Mini Course Discover how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework can support your child’s individual needs, fostering engagement and their educational potential.

Learn more about UDL through the CAST Family Mini Course for families and caregivers: www.cast.org/resources/co...

16.02.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The National Down Syndrome Congress released a policy brief explaining why UDL is essential for access and inclusion.

We honor the families and caregivers who champion learning every day.

Read the full policy brief: bit.ly/PolicyBriefUDL

16.02.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nominations for the 2026 UDL Awards are now open. Celebrate leaders advancing inclusive, barrier free learning through UDL design, research, and practice.

Want to nominate someone or learn more, visit here: www.cast.org/connect/udl-...

#UDLAwards

12.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CAST is now a trusted certification provider with EduEvidence.

Companies certified by CAST are eligible for the EduEvidence Equity Bronze certification and may join the Global EdTech Evidence List.

Learn more: certifications.eduevidence.org

#EdTech #CAST #EduEvidence #Partnership

11.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring CUE 2026 is coming up fastβ€”and UDL-Con is part of the experience.

CAST is bringing practical UDL, accessibility, and AI into the heart of California’s largest EdTech conference.

πŸ“ Palm Springs, CA | March 18–21, 2026

Register: members.joincalie.org/events/event...

09.02.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join CAST for a free UDL-Con 2026 webinar focused on safety and inclusion in CTE.

Designing for Success in CTE
Feb 25th, 3–4 PM ET

Register for the free webinar: cast-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

06.02.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What questions do you have about AI, equity, and Universal Design for Learning?

Drop your questions in the comments for our upcoming conversation with Kristina Ishmaelβ€”and be sure to register for the Feb 18 UDL & AI Community talk in Mighty Networks. cast-org.zoom.us/j/8414317016...

05.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Accessibility is no longer optionalβ€”educators need practical ways to design for every learner.

Join CAST at UDL-Con at Spring CUE 2026 to explore UDL, accessibility, and inclusive technology in action.

Register for Spring CUE 2026:
members.joincalie.org/events/event...

04.02.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why the Entrepreneurial Mindset Matters in CTE Classrooms - MBA Research Business and marketing CTE classrooms are filled with future entrepreneursβ€”students who think creatively, take risks, and often learn in different ways. When instruction is intentionally designed, educators don’t just accommodate […]

Spark the inner entrepreneur! ⚑️

After our December webinar with Amanda Bastoni of @cast-udl.bsky.socialΒ on UDL, we compiled research on supporting students in CTE classrooms to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.

02.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What if accessibility was built in from the start? In this episode, Elizabeth Hitches shares how UDL-informed design, co-creation, and proactive choices support all learnersβ€”especially those often overlooked.

Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube: youtu.be/s0NzOS0piko?...

03.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Design learning that works for every learner.

Join CAST’s instructor-led Introduction to Designing for Accessibility course and build practical skills for creating accessible digital learning materials using Universal Design for Learning.

Register here: www.cast.org/resources/co...

03.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@techmia.bsky.social @ksuding.bsky.social

02.02.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CAST and friends at ATIA 2026

CAST and friends at ATIA 2026

CAST's Kelli Suding and Mia Laudato at ATIA 2026

CAST's Kelli Suding and Mia Laudato at ATIA 2026

CAST and friends at ATIA 2026

CAST and friends at ATIA 2026

CAST and friends at ATIA 2026

CAST and friends at ATIA 2026

Thank you to the ATIA team for inviting CAST to host our CITES work at #ATIA2026.

We appreciated the thoughtful dialogue, shared learning, and collective commitment to accessibility and inclusive technology. The work continues, and we’re already looking ahead to what’s next.

See you next year!

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