As educators, it is important to honour and value the many ways students understand and use language. If we present information in only one format, students do not have equal access to information. When we design our courses to be inclusive, we should offer multiple representations of information,  not just for accessibility purposes (i.e., perception), but also to assist with clarity and comprehension. This way, all students can create a common understanding of what they are learning (CAST, 2024).

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• Watch: Select the green information icons in the image below to open video explanations with examples.
• Read: Design Options for Language and Symbols. This Word document is a text alternative to the videos and contains descriptive links to additional resources and citations.

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Reflection and Resources

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