Canvastic utililizes "Universal Design" with its scalable interface...

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"Universal design" is another emerging technology concept garnering attention from the nation's top ed-tech enthusiasts. With the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) slated to take place during the next session of Congress, Raymond Rose, vice president of the Concord Consortium, a nonprofit educational research and development organization based in Concord, Mass., says the pressure is on for schools to begin looking at solutions that meet all students' needs--and not just those with severe disabilities.

Under the concept of universal design, Rose said, technologies are beginning to emerge that can be used for dual purposes--to the benefit of everyone within the school system. The concept, he said, is similar to that of building a wheelchair ramp. Though the ramp is built specifically for students confined to a chair, it can be equally useful for students with temporary ailments--or even those with too much in their hands, who might have difficulty navigating traditional steps.

"Schools need to think about tools that will meet all students' needs," Rose said.