Move Beyond Accessibility with Universal Design for Learning

In today's global, diverse world, trainers must go beyond accessibility to reach a variety of learners, including those who may have disabilities, those who have low literacy, or those who are multi-lingual. Explore the principles of Universal Design for Learning and how this method can help TD professionals reach as many learners as possible. 

This presentation was delivered at the ATD International Conference and Exposition in 2023/ 2024 and at ATD CORE 4 in 2024. Attendees will be placed into a drawing to win a copy of TD at Work: Enhance Accessibility in Virtual Training Environments.

Job Applications/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe various learning challenges or barriers that diverse learners may encounter in traditional training programs.
2. Apply Universal Design for Learning concepts to the design of their current and future training programs.
3. Incorporate UDL concepts in training facilitation to increase accessibility & understanding for a diverse group of learners.

Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, M.Ed., CPTD® , CPACC is the Learning Consultant/Owner of Klapperich International Training Associates (KITA) LLC, a talent development firm that specializes in employee training & development, diversity & inclusion initiatives, performance consulting, and health & safety training. She holds over 20 years of experience in training & development, customer service supervision, and quality assurance initiatives, and has worked in various industries such as retail, call centers, healthcare, government, hospitality, nonprofits, and continuing education. Gwen earned her CPTD® (Certified Professional in Talent Development, formerly Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) from the Association of Talent Development and her CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. She holds a master’s degree in education specializing in Training & Performance Improvement from Capella University and has spoken at ATD International Conference & Expo, ATD Techknowledge, ATD Intensive, ATD CORE 4, and Training Magazine.

Free for ATD Hawaii members and Hub Coworking Hawaii members

$10 for nonmembers