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UDL-Con Free Webinar | Designing for Inclusion: What We Learned About Technology & Research

November 18, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online only
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Description

Join Dr. Jenna W. Gravel, Senior Director of PreK–12 Research and Senior Research Scientist, and Dr. Amanda Bastoni, Senior Director of Postsecondary & Workforce Implementation, at CAST for a conversation exploring what we’ve learned about designing more inclusive educational technologies and research practices.

Drawing on findings from recent research and two new CAST white papers, this webinar will highlight key insights about accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the importance of including diverse perspectives in technology development and research.

Read the summary of the two papers

We will also be joined by special guests who have contributed to and supported this work, sharing their perspectives and reflections on the project. Together, we will explore lessons learned and opportunities to advance more inclusive approaches to educational technology and research.

Presenters

  • Amanda Bastoni, Senior Director of Postsecondary & Workforce Implementation
  • Jenna Gravel, Senior Director of PreK-12 Research and Senior Research Scientist

Register for the UDL-Con Webinar Series