Who Doesn't Love Flexibility?

Although universal design for learning accommodates all types of learners, at all different ages, it also facilitates flexibility. Flexibility within UDL provides a choice, accommodations, variations of accuracy and adaptability to the individual. Due to the wide range of flexibility, allows needs to be met in a multitude of areas. Operating systems provide a choice to a student who has poor fine motor control, limited range of motion, and difficulty in tracking the mouse pointer. This choice consists of controlling the computer with either a mouse or a keyboard, and also text to speech support for students with reading weaknesses. Accommodations are apparent for students who have a dominant hand, regardless if it is the right or left hand.  The mouse is able to change the functions of the buttons, enabling the use of switching the purpose of the right and left button clicks. Enlarged icons are also available, assisting students who have poor hand-eye coordination or visual weaknesses. Students are also able to adjust settings to individual preferences. Speed of mouse travel, timing for double-click, and keyboard repeat speed all accommodate students with poor fine motor skills or limited range of motion. Properties can be modified through the setting option on the computer titled "Mouse Properties". 

Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.