The Learning Experience

Mar 04 2025 33 ep. 29 mins 20
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Each episode brings you inspiring conversations with educators, students, families, and inclusive education leaders who share practical tips, proven strategies, and real-world examples of how to break down barriers and create equitable learning experiences for everyone. You’ll also gain insight into the power of partnerships and collaboration in building systems with UDL that deliver accessible educational materials, innovative technologies, and inclusive teaching practices. Breezy by Qube (Royalty Free): uppbeat.io/similar/qube/breezy License: Breezy by Qube (uppbeat.io)

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S.04, Ep. 2: Learning Through UDL Stories: Jennifer L. Pusateri on Transforming Teaching

Mar 04 2025 31 mins  
Discover how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) transforms teaching in this episode of Learning Through UDL Stories, hosted by Allison Posey. Special guest Jennifer L. Pusateri, author of Transform Your Teaching with Universal Design for Learning: Six Steps to Jumpstart Your Practice, shares six practical steps to help educators integrate UDL into their classrooms. Whether you’r

S.04, Ep. 1: New Year of UDL, Accessibility, & Assistive Intelligence? Oh my!

Feb 18 2025 29 mins  
Kick off the new year with hosts Kelli Suding, Luis Pérez, and Bryan Dean as they dive into the latest in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, and the evolving role of assistive (artificial) intelligence. In this episode, they discuss emerging trends, real-world applications, and strategies for creating more inclusive learning experiences. Don't miss this insigh

S.04,Ep.0: Let’s Get This Started!

Feb 14 2025 1 mins  
Welcome to Season 4 of The Learning Experience powered by CAST! Join hosts Kelli Suding, Luis Pérez, and Bryan Dean as they bring you inspiring conversations and real-world examples of breaking down barriers to learning. Each episode explores the latest innovations in accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), helping to create more equitable learning experiences for a

S.03, Ep.11: ADA Title II Updates and Requirements

Jul 16 2024 31 mins  
In April 2024, the United States Department of Justice issued a final rule requiring state and local governmental entities — including early childhood, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions — to ensure web or mobile app-based digital learning resources are appropriate for and usable by students with disabilities. Join CAST’s AEM Center to break down the update

S.03, Ep.10: Get Ready for UDL Guidelines 3.0

Jun 18 2024 32 mins  
We are excited to bring you this episode to wrap up Season 3 of the Accessible Learning Experience with a discussion of the updated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines. Universal Design for Learning is the framework CAST has pioneered over the last 40 years to assist educators in optimizing teaching and learning so that it works for everyone, and accessibility is a found

S.03, Ep.09: Accessibility in Correctional Settings

May 07 2024 38 mins  
The correctional setting is one that is often overlooked when it comes to accessibility and inclusive learning opportunities, but it is a setting where these are most needed. On this episode, we are excited to welcome CAST Career and Technical Education and UDL trainer Donald Walker to the podcast. Donald is joined by Jennifer Montag, Director of Disability Services at Marion Techn

S.03, Ep.08: An AAC User’s Perspective on Inclusion with Jordyn Zimmerman

Apr 09 2024 47 mins  
We are so excited to bring you this interview with Jordyn Zimmerman, a passionate educator and disability advocate who is currently the Head of Product Strategy at the Nora Project. Jordyn was diagnosed as autistic at a young age, but she did not receive access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) until the age of 18. Her own lived experience fuels her beliefs about

S.03, Ep.07: A Student's Perspective: Connor Joyce

Mar 12 2024 23 mins  
A key goal for this podcast is to share the lived experience of learners who use and benefit from providing accessible educational materials and technologies. In that spirit, this month we are lucky to have Connor Joyce on the podcast. Connor is a student at Gettysburg College double majoring in Emerging Threats in National Security and Political Science and minoring in History. In

S.03, Ep.06: What’s New from the Technical Assistance Centers at CAST

Feb 13 2024 23 mins  
The federally-funded Technical Assistance centers based at CAST are always working on new resources to help the field implement best practices in the provision and effective use of high-quality accessible materials and technologies. This month, we are pleased to share two new resources from the AEM Center. Michelle Soriano shares information about a new Family’s Guide to Accessib

S.03, Ep.05: Inclusive Early Childhood Education for Students with Visual Impairments

Jan 09 2024 31 mins  
Diana Garcia-Mejia is a Pre-K teacher of students with visual impairments who is passionate about accessibility and inclusion for all students. On this episode, Diana shares many practical tips and ideas for ensuring young learners with visual impairments get off to a strong start in their educational journey. That includes learning about braille and other supports, including assis