UDL Awards

This year we are celebrating five outstanding leaders whose work exemplifies UDL in action:

• Jérémie Rostan and Beth Stark – Anne Meyer UDL Design Award
  Honored for designing LUDIA, a UDL-aligned platform that supports inclusive, flexible learning for all. Jérémie Rostan brings 15 years of experience in international education, instructional coaching, and leadership. Beth Stark is a UDL consultant and strategist, recognized for advancing inclusive practices and accessibility through pedagogy and technology.
• Dr. Anya Evmenova – David Rose UDL Research Award
  Celebrated for research that advances UDL and the use of technology to support learners. Dr. Evmenova is a professor at George Mason University whose work focuses on UDL and innovative approaches to learning design
• JoAnn Miller and Michelle Ring-Hanson – UDL Innovative Practice Award
  Recognized for championing systemic UDL implementation across Wisconsin, advancing equity and access at the state level. JoAnn Miller is an independent consultant with expertise in strategy, coaching, and systemwide implementation. Michelle Ring-Hanson is an educational leader and data specialist with decades of experience supporting school improvement and professional development

• Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D. – Anne Meyer UDL Design Award
  An internationally recognized UDL expert, Loui has led district-level implementations and influenced UDL adoption globally, from the U.S. to Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
• Kavita Rao, Ph.D. – David Rose UDL Research Award
  A professor and research director at the University of Hawaii, Kavita’s work focuses on UDL, instructional technology, and culturally responsive teaching, impacting diverse learners across the U.S., Asia, and Pacific Islands.
• Dara Ryder – UDL Innovative Practice Award
  As CEO of AHEAD, Dara has transformed inclusive practices for people with disabilities in education and employment, including co-developing a national UDL badge program adopted by over 4,000 educators in Ireland.