{"product_id":"universal-design-in-higher-education-second-edition-from-principles-to-practice-paperback","title":"Universal Design in Higher Education, Second Edition: From Principles to Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheryl E. Burgstahler\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMichael K. Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis second edition of the classic\u003ci\u003e Universal Design in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute guide for creating fully accessible college and university programs.\u003c\/b\u003e The second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, and it addresses major recent changes in universities and colleges, the law, and technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs larger numbers of people with disabilities attend postsecondary educational institutions, there have been comparable greater efforts to make the full array of classes, services, and programs accessible to all students. This revised edition provides both a full survey of those measures and practical guidance for schools as they work to turn the goal of universal accessibility into a reality. As such, it makes an indispensable contribution to the growing body of literature on special education and universal design. This book will be of particular value to university and college administrators, and to special education researchers, teachers, and activists.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition of the classic \u003ci\u003eUniversal Design in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute guide for creating fully accessible college and university programs. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, and it addresses major recent changes in universities and colleges, the law, and technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As larger numbers of people with disabilities attend postsecondary educational institutions, there have been increased efforts to make the full array of classes, services, and programs accessible to all students. This revised edition provides both a full survey of those measures and practical guidance for schools as they work to turn the goal of universal accessibility into a reality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book makes a compelling case for adopting universal design in \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e postsecondary offerings in order to support a diverse educational community and an inclusive approach to academic excellence. There is something here for everyone.\" \u003cbr\u003e --From the foreword by \u003cb\u003eMichael K. Young\u003c\/b\u003e, president, Texas A\u0026amp;M University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Fresh, comprehensive, and engaging, \u003ci\u003eUniversal Design in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is expertly written, thoughtfully crafted, and a 'must-add' to your resource collection.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Stephan J. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, executive director, Association on Higher Education And Disability \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Sheryl Burgstahler has assembled a great set of chapters and authors on universal design in higher education. It's a must-have book for all universities, as it covers universal design of instruction, physical spaces, student services, technology, and provides examples of best practices.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Jonathan Lazar\u003c\/b\u003e, professor of computer and information sciences, Towson University, and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eEnsuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheryl E. Burgstahler\u003c\/b\u003e is an affiliate professor in the College of Education at the University of Washington in Seattle, and founder and director of the university's Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) and Access Technology Centers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael K. Young\u003c\/b\u003e is the president of Texas A\u0026amp;M University and a professor of public policy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheryl E. Burgstahler\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD and affiliate professor in education, founded the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) and Access Technology Centers at the University of Washington, as well as the Center on Universal Design in Education. Dr. Burgstahler has delivered over two hundred presentations worldwide; is author or coauthor of nine books and more than one hundred articles and book chapters; is editor of five peer-reviewed books and journal issues; and serves on the editorial review panel for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Postsecondary Education and Disability\u003c\/i\u003e. Dr. Burgstahler and her projects have received numerous awards, including those from the Association of Higher Education and Disability, the Trace Center, the California State University, Northridge Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, the National Information and Infrastructure Association, and the president of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9.96 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730234052671,"sku":"9781612508160","price":66.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/46ecaa3a119e53fc1ee741316b1308ae.webp?v=1765125338","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/universal-design-in-higher-education-second-edition-from-principles-to-practice-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}