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Design the Future With Us

Join us for the 7th Annual CAST UDL Symposium: The Future Designed, July 28–30, 2021, online and on-demand. Grab your spot before May 1st for the early bird discount on your ticket price.

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CAST Announces Stakeholder Council for UDL Rising to Equity

Meet the Stakeholder Council members for UDL Rising to Equity: Reenvisioning the UDL Guidelines.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

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CAST Partners with KU to Improve Technology Use in Special Education

The Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning (CIDDL) will connect researchers, educators and higher education faculty across the country to improve the use of technology in special education.

Monday, March 15, 2021

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CAST Announces Advisory Board for UDL Rising to Equity

Meet the Advisory Board members for UDL Rising to Equity: Reenvisioning the UDL Guidelines.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Upcoming Learning Events

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UDL & the American Rescue Plan

Join CAST CEO Linda Gerstle, UDL Implementation Specialist Bill Wilmot, and very special guest, education policy expert Laura Kaloi to discuss UDL and ARP.

4:00PM – 5:00PM ET on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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Decision-Making & Students Who Need Accessible Formats

Join us for an updated overview of the team decision-making process for providing accessible formats for students who need them.

3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Thursday, April 29, 2021

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Open House at the National AEM Center's New Website!

Let the AEM Center's technical assistance team introduce you to our new website.

2:00PM – 3:00PM ET on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

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