The first edition of Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practice, written by Meyer, Rose, and Gordon and published in 2014, is available at no cost on CAST’s Clusive® platform.
Clusive is a flexible and customizable digital reading tool developed by CAST and its partners in the federally funded Center on Inclusive Software for Learning (CISL). It contains scaffolds and supports designed with accessibility and Universal Design for Learning in mind.
Accessing the first edition in Clusive
To access the book in Clusive:
- Create a teacher or parent account (student accounts cannot access the book)
- Go to the resources page
- Scroll down to the bottom and click on the book
Visit Clusive & create your free account
New Edition Available!
In July 2024, CAST released an updated edition of this foundational text titled Universal Design for Learning: Principles, Framework, and Practice. This new edition features new insights into accessible materials, universally designed learning environments, the critical role of context, and strategies for implementation, and is available in print (ISBN: 9781943085255) and EPUB (ISBN: 9781943085033) formats.
Please visit our catalog page to order the new edition. Instructors and facilitators should contact publishing@cast.org to request an examination copy for adoption.
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