Primary Education
The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design collaborates with educational organisations to promote Universal Design in Primary schools.
Universal Design in Education
The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) at the National Disability Authority (NDA) has a remit to advance the promotion of Universal Design in education in Ireland.
We work to integrate Universal Design in Early Learning and Care Settings and as part of education programmes at Primary, Secondary, Third Level and in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
We work with a wide range of educational institutions and professional associations to support the teaching of Universal Design and its examination in third-level, and other professional courses. Follow the links in this section to find out about our work in the areas of:
- Primary education
- Second level education
- Third level education
- Continuous Professional Development - including work in progress with both the The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Irish Computer Society (ICS)
Universal Design in Education: The Policy Landscape in Ireland
Universal Design and inclusion are key to achieving the right to education and training as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the first legally binding instrument to contain a reference to the concept of quality inclusive education and training. This clearly articulates the importance of Universal Design as the preferred approach to an inclusive society. We are pleased to present this revised paper which describes the current educational policy landscape in Ireland, and proposes a ‘whole systems’ approach to inclusive education (Universal Design in Education, UDE). This paper has been updated following the Centre’s collaboration with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) on the recent Path 4 Phase 1 funding call.
Secondary Education
The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design collaborates with educational organisations to promote Universal Design in Secondary schools.
Third Level Education
The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design works to promote Universal Design in Third Level Institutions.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design works to integrate Universal Design into Continuous Professional Development courses.