- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an extension of an architectural movement called universal design.
- Originally formulated by Ron Mace at North Carolina State University, universal design in architecture creates structures that are conceived, designed, and constructed to accommodate the widest spectrum of users, including those with disabilities, without the need for subsequent adaptation or specialized design.
Universal design provides a new and better approach to architecture. Architects realized that by considering the needs of their buildings' potential users at the outset, they could subtly integrate universal accessibility into the fabric of the buildings design. Universal design challenges architects to innovate, often improving aesthetics and functionality.
