About CAST

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One mission, many innovations. Learn more about CAST's evolution from a small hospital-based clinic to a international leader in education R&D.

CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.

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Founded in 1984, CAST has earned international recognition for its innovative contributions to educational products, classroom practices, and policies.

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Learn more about CAST's staff, which includes specialists in the learning sciences, technology, design, and education policy, teacher professional development, and more.

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New! CAST Releases UDL Exchange
February 8, 2013

Check Out CAST's Math games for iPads
January 31, 2013

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Just 13 miles north of Boston's Logan Airport, CAST's Wakefield offices are easily accessible from Routes I-95/128 and I-93, and steps from the MBTA Wakefield stop on the Haverhill/Reading commuter train line.