Benefits of UDL

1. Reduces or eliminates the need for individual accommodations

When a variety of options are provided for all students, it can reduce time and effort needed by instructors and students to make special arrangements.

2. Can help focus attention on concrete and specific course outcomes

To provide increased flexibility in course delivery, supports, and assessment, it is critical that instructors have a very clear understanding of the essential learning outcomes and objectives of their course.

3. Takes into account many types of diversity, not only disability-related differences

Many other students also have characteristics that fall outside of what may be considered as the norm in the classroom. These could include:

students with English as a second language,
students from different cultural backgrounds,
students with varied educational histories, and
students with a range of learning styles, strengths and weaknesses.