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  • Special Education
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Current research on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for students with intellectual disability (ID) is limited.
  • The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has established national goals for individuals with ID.
  • There is a need to align UDL research and practice with these national goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize existing UDL research for students with ID.
  • To evaluate this research in the context of AAIDD's national goals.
  • To propose an action plan for advancing UDL implementation for individuals with ID.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of UDL research concerning intellectual disability.
  • Analysis of AAIDD national goals.
  • Development of an action plan based on the review and goal alignment.

Main Results:

  • The current body of UDL research for students with ID is not fully aligned with AAIDD's national goals.
  • Gaps exist in the research regarding effective UDL implementation strategies for this population.
  • An actionable framework is proposed to bridge the identified gaps.

Conclusions:

  • Further research and targeted interventions are necessary to effectively implement UDL for students with ID.
  • Aligning UDL practices with national goals can enhance educational outcomes for individuals with ID.
  • The proposed action plan provides a roadmap for researchers and practitioners to advance inclusive education through UDL.