Online Resources

Free public resource hub specifically for higher education. Covers course design, teaching approaches, assessment options, media and materials selection, and accessibility/policy. Includes practical examples, tips for planning flexible curricula that reduce barriers for diverse learners (including those with disabilities), and case stories. Ideal for faculty applying the three UDL principles (engagement, representation, and action and expression) in post-secondary contexts.

Includes the free six-module “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)” resource developed by Ontario institutions. Self-paced learning programmes, course-design approaches, scaffolds, and practical application guidance for post-secondary educators.

Extensive free collection from the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) Center for post-secondary faculty and administrators on universal design of instruction (UDI), accommodations, accessible course design, and inclusive strategies. Includes checklists, guidance on working with students with disabilities, STEM-specific adaptations, online teaching tips, and multi-media materials from the DO-IT Prof project. Emphasises proactive inclusive pedagogy over reactive fixes.

Free PDF toolkit (CC BY 4.0) structured around institutional enablers and pillars. The “Learning, Teaching & Assessment” pillar directly addresses classroom practices, teaching materials, assessment design, programmatic approaches, and examples of good practice for inclusive pedagogy. Practical self-assessment tools and action-planning guidance for embedding UDL.

Australia’s national hub for inclusive tertiary education. Offers free practical guidelines on inclusive teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a free online UDL training course for higher education and VET staff, disability-awareness e-learning modules, webinars, communities of practice, and resources on accessible materials and assistive technology. ADCET Assist provides free one-to-one or small-group online sessions for educators on digital accessibility, inclusive teaching, and assistive-technology support for students with SEN.

Evidence-based framework (part of the Essential Frameworks for Enhancing Student Success series) that supports the intentional design of high-quality, inclusive learning and teaching environments for a wide range of students. Draws on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) alongside relational and compassionate pedagogies, constructive alignment, and other theories. Helps educators and institutions reflect on practice, remove barriers, and create conditions in which all students, including those with disabilities, can thrive. Request or download via the Knowledge Hub page.

Free, Creative Commons-licensed best-practice guides co-created with autistic students, tutors, and disability staff. Targeted at higher-education managers, academics, and support professionals. Available in English and other languages. Focuses on practical support strategies for autistic students in university settings. An online toolkit is also available.

Free self-paced online courses (Canvas-based, with digital badges via the HKUST Academy of Education Excellence), highly relevant to the Hong Kong CoP ELESEN context. SEN-001 covers integrated education, related ordinances in Hong Kong, reasonable accommodation, and disability etiquette. SEN-002 covers SEN types (hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, mental and neurodevelopmental conditions) plus practical strategies and academic adjustments. SEN-003 covers inclusive environments and Universal Design principles. Enrolment links and contact details are on the page.

Curated free collection, including an Ontario higher-education report on generative AI for accessibility, a University of Calgary talk on AI for inclusion (ChatGPT, transcription tools, and UDL alignment), and a podcast on UDL and AI. Practical ideas include generating multiple formats, supporting executive functioning, and tools such as goblin.tools.

CoP ELESEN resource on designing an inclusive digital learning environment. Argues that a one-size-fits-all approach no longer serves a diverse student body, and that Generation Z learners’ preferences, digital fluency, and varied needs call for a pedagogical shift toward inclusivity that benefits every student.

Free, downloadable scored checklist from the British Dyslexia Association. Focuses on everyday adult indicators such as confusing similar words, losing place when reading, difficulty organising thoughts on paper, memory for sequences and instructions, time management, and left/right confusion. Suitable for self-completion or observation by a counsellor or teacher. Scoring guidance indicates the likelihood of dyslexia-type difficulties and whether further investigation may be helpful. Relevant to adults and university students whose difficulties may only become apparent in less structured environments. Screening indicator only — not a formal diagnosis.

Free questionnaire aimed at higher-education students. Screens for indicators of specific learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyspraxia, and characteristics of ADHD) using simple yes/no or frequency-style questions that students or counsellors can complete. Framed as a first step to identify possible needs and guide next actions, not a diagnosis. Source: Goldsmiths, University of London Disability Support service.

Free interactive checklist from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), organised by age bands including high school and adult. Covers signs across reading, writing, mathematics, organisation, attention, social skills, and related areas. Designed for parents, teachers, or caregivers to reflect on consistent patterns over time (the past six months is recommended). Emphasises early conversation and response rather than formal diagnosis. On the NCLD site, search “LD Checklist Recognize and Respond”. The interactive tool was previously at ncld.co/LDRR; printable versions are referenced in NCLD materials. Screening indicator only — not a formal diagnosis.

Practical resource for teaching staff on inclusive teaching, SEN accommodations, accessible learning materials, and educational and assistive technologies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.