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CEO @CAST_UDL Let’s break down barriers & change education for all. Recovering attorney. Proud alum @NCLDorg @CECAdvocacy @UNM & @uarizona #BearDown

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Thrilled to see CAST featured by @ASA_Impact as we kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Read the full article: medium.com/@americanstudenta…  #NDEAM #InclusiveWorkforce #CAST #UDL #CareerConnectedLearning
CAST@CAST_UDL1 Oct 2025
October is #NDEAM! We’re honored to be featured by @ASA_org for expanding career-connected STEM opportunities for students with disabilities. Read the article: medium.com/@americanstudenta…
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UDL-Con 2025 brought together educators, leaders, and changemakers committed to one powerful goal: innovating education for all learners.
 The conversations sparked, the relationships built, and the momentum created—it’s only the beginning. mailchi.mp/cast/udl-con

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CAST@CAST_UDL7 Aug 2025
There was something special happening at UDL-Con 2025 in D.C. — a room full of people who believe every learner deserves access and opportunity. The energy was real, the ideas were bold, and the commitment to breaking down barriers was unstoppable. If you captured that moment, mention us and we’ll share your photos with our UDL community. #TBT #UDLcon2025 #UDLcon #UDL
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Proud of our CAST team + partners for bringing bold ideas to @SXSWEDU. Let’s put learner-centered design front + center! 🗳 Vote by Aug 24: panelpicker.sxsw.com/
CAST@CAST_UDL6 Aug 2025
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@CAST_UDL is heading back to @SXSWEDU —and we need your help to get there! Voting is now open through 8/24, but you must create a free account to vote. Check the thread to explore our 5 incredible panels. Every ❤️ and vote counts! #UDL #CAST #SXSWEDU2026
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Honored to celebrate the 2025 UDL Award Honorees—leaders transforming education through design, practice, and research.  Learn more and join us at #UDLcon2025: udlcon.cast.org
CAST@CAST_UDL26 Jun 2025
Meet the 2025 UDL Award Honorees. These leaders are designing, researching, and coaching transformative change in classrooms around the world. Learn more at udlcon.cast.org
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Learning styles, ‘I’m not a math person,’ and being bad at tests—they’re all part of the same mythological family. Comforting. Intuitive. And wrong.
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Universal Design for Learning and Mental Health tinyurl.com/33arcrn7 @CAST_UDL #UDL #UDLchat
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CAST@CAST_UDL31 Mar 2025
Join CAST on April 10th at 3pm EST for a free EdTech webinar featuring Estendio, Five Star Tech, ReadSpeaker & Seesaw. Discover tools that support every learner—plus, live attendees can win prizes! Register: bit.ly/edtech-demos
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Honored to join @ASA_Impact’s 2025 grantee cohort! Thrilled to collaborate with 29 orgs rethinking career readiness so every learner—everywhere—has a path to thrive. Learn more: bit.ly/3DI4us9
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Makenzie's Mission to Empower Learners bit.ly/3FDmsfQ We were so honored 2 spend time with this young lady whose voice is being heard across the nation as she advocates for dyslexia awareness and access through assistive technology. #Dyslexia #UDL #ATchat @nadinegilkison
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CAST@CAST_UDL13 Mar 2025
The CITES 2.0 Cohort Districts are leading the way in inclusive educational technology. Over the next four years, they will receive expert guidance to strengthen accessible, sustainable tech ecosystems in schools. Learn more: cites.cast.org

The future is inclusive.

The Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems: Framing the Future of Learning with Technology

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CAST@CAST_UDL11 Mar 2025
Congratulations to Beth Fornauf, Research Scientist at @CAST_UDL, on receiving the Kim Fries Early Career Award at NEERO 2025! Her groundbreaking research on #UDL in teacher education is paving the way for greater equity and inclusion in education. #NEERO2025
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CAST@CAST_UDL11 Mar 2025
How can Universal Design for Learning transform your classroom? This new instructor-led online course gives PreK-12 educators the tools to create inclusive, engaging, and flexible learning environments. Course begins June 2, 2025. Register now: cast.org/connect/events/intr…
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CAST@CAST_UDL20 Feb 2025
Looking back at UDL-Con 2024 reminds us why these conversations matter. The connections, the ideas, the impact. We’re bringing it all back for UDL-Con: International 2025! Early Bird tickets are on sale now. Register by March 8 to lock in the lowest rate. Get your ticket today: udlcon.cast.org/
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Gaming isn’t just for fun—it’s building inclusion. Proud to share @educationweek’s article on how gaming connects students with disabilities. Breaking isolation & creating community. Read here: lnkd.in/dGP-n9WS

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CAST@CAST_UDL12 Feb 2025
Gaming isn’t just for fun—it’s changing lives. Evan, a tech director, uses gaming to connect students with disabilities, fostering collaboration and inclusion. @LD_Advocate shares why this is a model for using creativity and tech to break barriers in @educationweek. Read more: edweek.org/leaders/2025/this…
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Grateful for leaders like Anita Vermeer, who support and amplify programs like #CITES at #FETC2025. Together, we’re driving innovation in education for all school districts. Excited for what’s ahead!
CAST@CAST_UDL16 Jan 2025
"Excited to promote CITES with this broad community at FETC!” - Anita Vermeer, Education Specialist, Dept. of Education Thank you, Anita, for championing our CITES program and supporting its mission to empower school districts nationwide. Your leadership is helping us reimagine what’s possible for education!  #FETC2025 #CITES #EdLeadership #EdInnovation
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Grateful for leaders like Dr. Adam Phyall III and Kimberly Zajac, whose work challenges us to think bigger about the future of education. Their insights at #FETC2025 are shaping the path forward!
CAST@CAST_UDL15 Jan 2025
Dr. Adam Phyall III and Kimberly Zajac delivered an impactful session at the Inclusion Leaders Track Orientation during #FETC2025! Their strategies empower educators to build classrooms that support every student’s success. Let’s continue the conversation! #EdTech #Leadership #EducationInnovation
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We want to hear from you #FETC2025
CAST@CAST_UDL14 Jan 2025
What drives innovation in education? 🌟 #CAST is diving into this at #FETC2025! What’s your top priority for transforming education?
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67%Adaptable classrooms
33%All of the above ⬆️
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Pre-conference at #FETC2025 was incredible! Proud to join Adam, Kim Zajac, Kelli, Christine & Kat Brown @Seesaw to drive EdTech innovation. Stay tuned for more from FETC!
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Grateful to connect with Jennifer Womble, Head of Events at @fetc and a true Wonder Woman! Excited to be here at #FETC2025 learning from an incredible group of speakers and change-makers!
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Excited to join #FETC2025 this week and share strategies for empowering learner agency and driving systemic change. 
📅 Jan 14, 8:30 AM: Inclusive Leaders Summit 
📅 Jan 17, 9:00 AM: Unlocking Potential: Embracing Learner Variability
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