The evolution of CAST’s UDL Guidelines has been and continues to be a dynamic, collaborative, and research-based process. We shared the first version of the Guidelines — Version 1.0 — in 2008. Since that time, we have collected and specifically solicited feedback from the field. This feedback, along with expanding research in the areas of UDL, education, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, disability studies, inclusive education, and asset-based pedagogies, has led us to develop different iterations of the Guidelines over time. The current version, UDL Guidelines 3.0, marks CAST’s fifth iteration. Each of these representations has a particular goal and traces our learning not only as an organization, but as a UDL field more broadly.

You can find UDL Guidelines Version 2.2 downloads and translations below.

Version 3.0 (2024)

Version 3.0 marks CAST’s fifth iteration in the continued evolution of the UDL Guidelines. UDL Guidelines 3.0, builds upon previous iterations and emphasizes addressing barriers rooted in biases and systems of exclusion for learners with and without disabilities. This expanded version aims to fulfill the promise of the Guidelines as a resource to guide the design of learning environments and experiences that reduce barriers and more fully honor and value every learner.

For a detailed description of our community-driven, research-based process to update the guidelines and develop version 3.0, please explore the FAQ sections: “What process was used to update UDL Guidelines 3.0?” and "What exactly has changed in Guidelines 3.0?".

Choose your UDL Guidelines v. 3.0 representation!

APA Citation: CAST (2024). Universal design for learning guidelines version 3.0 [graphic organizer]. Lynnfield, MA: Author.

Version 3.0 Translations

Arabic (3.0) — اللغة العربية
Graphic Organizer: منظم الرسوم UDL (الإصدار 3.0)PDF document

Catalan (3.0) — català
Graphic Organizer: Pautes sobre el disseny universal per a l'aprenentatge 3.0PDF documentGenerously donated by Miquel Àngel Fuentes

Simplified Chinese (3.0) — 简体中文
Graphic Organizer: 通用学习设计指南PDF document

Esperanto (3.0) — Esperanto
Graphic Organizer (with numbers): Direktivoj pri Universala Dezajno por Lernado numeritaPDF document
Graphic Organizer (without numbers): Direktivoj pri Universala Dezajno por Lernado sennombrojPDF document
Graphic Organizer (blank): Direktivoj pri Universala Dezajno por Lernado senpriskribojPDF document
Generously donated by Victor Menna

French (3.0) — français
Graphic Organizer: Conception Universelle De L’apprentissage : Lignes DirectricesPDF document

German (3.0) — Deutsch
Graphic Organizer: Die Universal-Design- for-Learning-LeitlinienPDF document
Generously donated by Thomas Müller and Stewart Campbell with feedback generously donated by Sven Heckele and Lucas Lepelt

Irish (3.0) — Gaeilge
Graphic Organizer: An Dearadh Uilíoch don FhoghlaimPDF document
Generously donated by Claire Dunne

Italian (3.0) — Italiano
Graphic Organizer: Linee Guida UDL 3.0PDF document
Generously donated by Lia Daniela Sasanelli with feedback generously donated by Giovanni Addati and Vincenzo Antonio Gallo

Japanese (3.0) — 日本語
Graphic Organizer: 「学びのユニバーサルデザイン(UDL)」ガイドラインPDF document
Generously donated by Kame Barnes, Tomo Kawamata, Naoko Nagoshi, and Natsuko Takemae-Sells

Kazakh (3.0) — Қазақ
Graphic Organizer: Оқуға арналған əмбебап дизайн бойынша нұсқаулықPDF document
Generously donated by Gulnura Daripbayeva

Korean (3.0) — 한국어
Graphic Organizer: 보편적 학습 설계 지침PDF document
Generously donated by SE A PARK

Polish (3.0) — Polski
Graphic Organizer: Wytyczne do projektowania uniwersalnego w edukacjiPDF document
Generously donated by Elena Atanasiu, Natalia Gietka, Monika Bębenek, Monika Miąsko, Grażyna Knitter, Karolina Sosnowska, Center for Innovative Education, Gdańsk Tech University

Portuguese (Brazil- 3.0) — Português
Graphic Organizer: Diretrizes do Design Universal para Aprendizagem
Generously donated by Raquel Aparecida Rosa with feedback generously donated by Prof. Dr. Anderson Roges Teixeira Góes, José Ricardo Dolenga Coelho, and Eladio Sebastian Heredero
Full Text: Diretrizes do Desenho Universal para a AprendizagemWord document
Generously donated by Eladio Sebastian Heredero

Portuguese (Portugal- 3.0) — Português
Graphic Organizer: Desenho Universal para a AprendizagemPDF document
Generously donated by Marisa Maia, Professor at the University of Aveiro and researcher at CIDTFF

Russian (3.0) — Русский
Graphic Organizer: Руководство по универсальному подходу к обучению, версия 3.0PDF document

Spanish (3.0) — español
Graphic Organizer: Pauta DUA v. 3.0PDF document

Turkish (3.0) — Türkçe
Graphic Organizer: Öğrenme İçin Evrensel Tasarım İlkeleriPDF document
Generously donated by Elif Buber, Resit Yalin Guckiran, and Fatma Er Yuksel

Ukrainian (3.0) — Українські
Graphic Organizer: РЕКОМЕНДАЦІЇ З УНІВЕРСАЛЬНОГО ДИЗАЙНУ ДЛЯ НАВЧАННЯPDF document
Generously donated by Oksana Pasichnyk

Uzbek (3.0) — O'zbek
Graphic Organizer: Ta’limda universal dizayn boʻyicha yo‘riqnomaPDF document
Generously donated by Kate Lapham

Welsh (3.0) — Cymraeg
Graphic Organizer: Canllawiau Dylunio Cyffredinol ar gyfer DysguPDF document
Generously donated by Ed Kelly

We recognize the importance of intentional word choices to maintain meaning in the work of translation. If you have feedback on the translations provided or are interested in supporting CAST's work to translate the UDL Guidelines 3.0 to additional languages, please email udlguidelines@cast.org

Version 2.2 (2018)

Version 2.2 was released in 2018 as part of the launch of CAST’s UDL Guidelines website, a comprehensive resource dedicated to sharing information about the UDL Guidelines. Several structural changes were made to the graphic organizer to better support educators and other practitioners who were new to UDL. For example, the goal of UDL was more clearly articulated, the access row was once again moved to the top row as a way to emphasize access as the foundation of UDL, each of the rows were labeled to clarify how the guidelines worked together, and brief summary statements or “taglines” were developed for each guideline and checkpoint to clearly and succinctly describe the intent.

Download Version 2.2 Graphic Organizer with numbersPDF document
Download Version 2.2 Graphic Organizer without numbersPDF document
Download Version 2.2 Graphic Organizer without checkpointsPDF document
APA Citation: CAST (2018). Universal design for learning guidelines version 2.2 [graphic organizer]. Wakefield, MA: Author.

Download Version 2.2 Key Questions to Consider When Planning LessonsPDF document

Download Version 2.2 Full TextPDF document
APA Citation: CAST (2018). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. Retrieved from http://udlguidelines.cast.org

Version 2.2 Translations

Arabic (2.2) — اللغة العربية
Generously donated and transcribed by Mousa Alribi, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Graphic Organizer: منظم الرسوم UDL (الإصدار 2.2)PDF document

Catalan (2.2) — Catalá
Graphic Organizer: Pautes de Disseny Universal per a l'Apre (versió 2.2)PDF document

Simplified Chinese (2.2) — 简体中文
Graphic Organizer: 通用学习设计指南PDF document

French (2.2) — français
Generously transcribed and donated by Terri Charchuk, Enseignante Anglais langue seconde
Graphic Organizer: Conception Universelle De L’apprentissage : Lignes DirectricesPDF document

German (2.2) — Deutsche
Generously donated and transcribed by Martin Lüneberger, updates by Silvia Frank, Thomas Müller, & Martin Felix
Graphic Organizer: UDL-Richtlinien v. 2.2PDF document

Spanish (2.2) — español
Graphic Organizer: Pauta DUA v. 2.2PDF document

Irish Language (2.2) — Gaeilge
Graphic Organizer: Na Treoirlínte maidir le Dearadh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim v. 2.2PDF document

Italian (2.2) — italiano
Graphic Organizer: Linee guida UDL 2.2 ItaliaPDF document

Japanese (2.2) — 日本語
Graphic Organizer: UDLガイドラインの図表はこちらPDF document：UDL原則とチェックポイントがカラー刷りで一覧になっています。

Portuguese (2.2) — Português
Generously donated and transcribed by Victor Menna, Formador e Assessor Pedagógico
Graphic organizer: completoPDF document | semnumerosPDF document | embrancoPDF document
About the Graphic Organizer: diretrizesDUA_v2-2_pt-BR_sobreoorganizadorPDF document
Key Questions to Consider When Planning Lessons: diretrizesDUA_v2-2_pt-BR_perguntasplanejamentoPDF document

Swedish (2.2) — svenska
Graphic Organizer: UDL grafisk arrangör 2.2 svenskaPDF document
Universal Design for Learning – svensk översättning textversionPDF document

Turkish (2.2) — Türkçe
Generously donated and transcribed by Elif Buber
Graphic Organizer: Öğrenmeni̇n Gerçekleşmesi̇ İçi̇n Evrensel Tasarim İlkeleri̇PDF document

Unified English Braille (contracted)
Generously donated and transcribed by Dr. Natalina Martiniello
Graphic Organizer: UDL Guidelines v.2.2 with numbers, braille ready file

Version 2.1 (2014)

Version 2.1 first appeared in Anne Meyer, David H. Rose, and David Gordon’s Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practiceexternal site published in 2014. The structural updates made to the graphic organizer are reflective of the feedback we received after sharing Version 2.0 with the field. For example, previous versions of the graphic organizer begin with “Provide Multiple Means of Representation.” However, in this version, we begin with “Provide Multiple Means of Engagement” as a way to highlight the essential role that engagement plays in learning.

Download Version 2.1PDF document
APA Citation: CAST (2014). Universal design for learning guidelines version 2.1 [graphic organizer]. Wakefield, MA: Author.

Version 2.1 Translations

Japanese (2.1) — 日本語
Graphic Organizer: UDLガイドライン図表3.0はこちらPDF document：脳のネットワーク、UDL原則、チェックポイントがカラー刷りで一覧になっています。

Spanish (2.1) — español
Graphic Organizer: Encuentren las Pautas de DUA: Un resumen de las Pautas de Diseño Universal para el AprendizajeWord document.

Version 2.0 (2011)

Version 2.0 includes several structural and content changesexternal site reflective of the feedback we received after sharing the original version, Version 1.0, with the field. For example, we developed a full text version to more fully describe not only the principles, guidelines, and checkpoints but also the thinking behind the UDL framework more broadly. And, in the Graphic Organizer version 2.0, we made several wording level changes to specific checkpoints to clarify to more accurately reflect our intended meaning.

Download Version 2.0 PDF documentAPA Citation: CAST (2011). Universal design for learning guidelines version 2.0 [graphic organizer]. Wakefield, MA: Author.

Download Version 2.0 Full TextWord document
A complete narrative describing the context within which CAST developed the UDL Guidelines including explanations and examples of each principle and checkpoint.
APA Citation: CAST (2011). Universal design for learning guidelines version 2.0 Wakefield, MA: Author.

Version 2.0 Translations

Arabic (2.0) — النسخة العربية
Graphic Organizer: المبادئ الرئيسية للتصميم >الشامل للتعلمPDF document ( PDF ): صورة ملونة تبين المبادئ الرئيسية للتصميم الشامل
Video: Universal Design for Learning/التصميم الشامل للتعلم external site(Audio in Arabic with English subtitles)

Catalan (2.0) — Català
Graphic Organizer: Quadre Resum de les orientacions del Disseny Universal per a l'AprenentatgePDF document
Full Text: Orientacions per implementar el Disseny Universal per a l'Aprenentatge (text complert)PDF document

Chinese (traditional) (2.0) — 中文（繁體）
Graphic Organizer: 通用學習設計指南圖表詮釋：通用學習設計指南原則和要點彩色單頁詮釋PDF document

Chinese (simplfied) (2.0) — 中文（简体）
Graphic Organizer: 通用学习设计指南图表诠释：通用学习设计指南原则和要点彩色单页诠释PDF document

French (2.0) — français
Graphic Organizer: Se procurer un organisateur graphique avec les lignes directrices de la CUAPDF document: les principes et points de référence de la CUA sont représentés en couleur sur une page.

Irish Language (2.0) — Gaeilge
Full Text: Treoirlínte maidir le Dearadh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim (UDL): Léiriúchán Téacs IomláinWord document

Greek (2.0) — Ελληνικά
Graphic Organizer: Αποκτήστε ένα Γραφικό Οργανωτή με τις Κατευθυντήριες Γραμμές του ΚαΣΜαPDF document: Μια πολύχρωμη μονοσέλιδη θεώρηση των αρχών και των σημείων ελέγχου.

Italian (2.0) — italiano
Graphic Organizer: Linee guida UDL 2.0 ItaliaPDF document
Full Text: Linee guida UDL 2.0: Testo CompletoWord document

Japanese (2.0) — 日本語
Graphic Organizer: UDLガイドラインの図表はこちらPDF document：UDL原則とチェックポイントがカラー刷りで一覧になっています。
Full Text: UDLガイドライン全文はこちらからWord document
Full Text: UDLガイドライン全文はこちらからPDF document

Korean (2.0) — 한국어
Graphic Organizer: UDL 가이드라인 도표 다운로드PDF document: UDL원칙과 체크포인트가 간단하게 정리된 한 페이지 도표입니다.

Portuguese (2.0) — português
Graphic Organizer: Princípios Orientadores do Universal Design for LearningPDF document: Um referencial multicolor dos princípios orientadores da aprendizagem.

Spanish (2.0) — español
Graphic Organizer: Encuentren las Pautas de DUAPDF document: Un resumen de las Pautas de Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje.
Full Text: Accede a las Pautas del Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje (DUA) en formato textoWord document: Un documento completo en el que se describe el marco en el que CAST desarrolla las Pautas del DUA incluyendo explicaciones y ejemplos de cada uno de los principios y puntos de verificación.

Swedish (2.0) — svenska
Full Text: Universell design för lärande, fulltext, version 2.0Word document.

Version 1.0 (2008)

This version of the Guidelines represents CAST’s original blueprint for the UDL Guidelines. We developed this first version in response to the field’s desire for more concrete support in applying the UDL framework to practice.

Download Version 1.0PDF document
APA Citation: CAST (2008). Universal design for learning guidelines version 1.0 [graphic organizer]. Wakefield, MA: Author.

Version 1.0 Translations

Romanian (1.0) — Română
Graphic Organizer: Descarcă Principiile de Design Universal pentru InstruirePDF document: Un tabel în culori ce conţine principiile DUI

Spanish (1.0) — español
Graphic Organizer: Encuentren las Pautas de DUAPDF document: Un resumen de las Pautas de Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje.