Until learning has no limits
At CAST, we know that barriers to learning are in education design, not individual learners. We invented UDL to help break down these barriers so that all learners can shape their own learning journey and reach their potential. We elevate learning at every level with meticulous research and innovative professional development.
UDL-Con: Where leadership meets design.
Experience the future of inclusion at UDL-Con: International Live Online on July 21 and 22, 2026. Join a global community to dismantle learning barriers through interactive sessions and emerging research. Whether you’re an educator, leader, researcher, or designer, you’ll gain practical strategies for building equitable, effective leaning environments. Engage with bold ideas and transform your practice through the power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Universal Design for Learning
Created by CAST, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework is based on extensive research and years of implementation. It aims to develop successful and inclusive learning experiences for learners of all levels, abilities, and backgrounds.
At CAST, we transform education so it is engaging, accessible and inclusive. We’re committed to designing experiences and environments that maximize individual potential through comprehensive research, high-quality professional development, and tools tailored to educators and learners in any environment. Explore our many resources and services for an in-depth look at what we do.
A global community fostering positive change
With decades of innovation in the learning space, we are prouder than ever that our worldwide community has championed Universal Design for Learning and other CAST-defined principles for inclusive education globally.
- 40+ Years of empowered learning
- 19k Teachers reached in 2024
- 21 Countries served around the world
- 42 States impacted by UDL in 2024
Join our new UDL and AI Learning Community!
CAST’s UDL and AI Learning Community is a collaborative space for educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence can support inclusive education through the lens of Universal Design for Learning.
Become part of a global movement!
