The world in 2013 (with UDL)
Wow! 2013 is only 5 years away! But technology tends to make huge jumps and increases exponentially. I bet we will see big changes in just that short span of time. Many people, on a global scale, have difficulty accessing supports because of their location or disability. For instance, there are a large amount of individuals who have brain injuries and reside in rural areas. Because they cannot access social workers, counselors, medical care and social networks as easily as others, they need extra help. As Universal Design for Learning influences the world around us, we will be able to reach out to this population and help them access whatever they need. Through video, audio and computer technology, people can engage in social groups, go to a virtual counseling session and receive in depth medical consultation from doctors all over the world. I am excited to see how UDL will improve the lives of others (and my life as well). I believe all of us in this class have a genuine desire to help people increase their quality of life. I’m sure some, if not all of us, will be actively applying UDL principles by 2013.
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I love the idea of virtual counseling sessions!
Yes, yes. The virtual dimensions of technology offer many creative ways to share best practices and educate others about the true power of UDL. I can attest to the changes I’ve watched in the past five years and am excited about what lies ahead. I’m sure YOU will be one of those helping to shape that direction!
What a motivating blog post! Susanne posted this quote to my blog, and we read it in class, but I believe it is very fitting for your post as well Hanna. “A small group of people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” What’s great about our small group of people from class is that we are diverse and have the ability to reach many people!
Hanna,
I think you addressed an issue that is critical to people in rural communities. You also offered up a solution. The question now, would be to determine how to provide adequate training to people with low-technology IQ, etc…