The 2nd International UDL Symposium

    Including Every Learner: In the school, in the home, in alternative learning setting

    with a keynote presentation facilitated by Allison Posey and workshops facilitated by members of the Centre for Applied Special Technology (CAST) team

    Time: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th September, 2024
    Location: The Westgrove Hotel, Clane, Co Kildare
     

    Registration is closed!

    As the 2nd UDL International Symposium draws closer we want to welcome you to The Westgrove Hotel, Clane and Maynooth University, and for some guests to Ireland.  To ensure everyone can have an engaging two days please read the key information you need below.
     
    Symposium Information

    Symposium Documents
    Schedules, Talk information, presenters’ bios and session presentations are available to you until December 2024. 
     
    Registration
    Registration is in the 1st floor Mezzanine in the Westgrove Hotel, Clane. Enter through hotel reception. Walk up the main stairs or use elevators at the far end of reception area.
    Registration open at 8.30 am.
     
    Timetable
    Monday 16 September:
    Registration: 8.30am to 9.20am
    Sessions:  9.20am to 5.20pm
    Networking reception: 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
     
    Tuesday 17 September:
    Sessions: 9am to 3.30pm
     
    Symposium location
    The Symposium is taking place in the West grove Hotel, Clane The best visual signpost is the hotel sign and the Dunnes Stores Sign.
     
    Parking
    Free parking is available at surface level and underground. Wheelchair accessible parking is available at surface level and in the underground car park.
     
    Accessibility
    Our venue is wheelchair accessible, and we have asked the team at the Westgrove  to ensure that all areas are kept clear.There is seating in the foyer with further seating is spread across the ground, fist and second floors of the building. Participants will receive cards to access the elevators.
     
    Quiet spaces     
    There are a number of spaces outside of our rooms which can be used to take some time. The designated Quiet Room is  on the first floor. This space is intended for those who wish to take a break from the hustle and bustle that comes with attending conferences. We ask that this be a device free space and is not used for work or conversations.
     
    Dietary requirements received by us were shared with the hotel. Lunch is soup and sandwiches both days.
     
    Sustainability
    We have considered sustainability with every decision made. 
    We are trying to reduce the amount of paper we use. Timetables and information are digital with a printed copy located on the main areas.
    We will not be serving individual bottled water, there will be jugs of water at the tables and water, tea/coffee is available in the Mezzanine throughout the day. 
    We ask attendees to return their lanyard and name badge. We will be pulling one badge out of the returned box at the end of day two. The lucky name will win a Dunnes Stores voucher.
     
    Opportunities to connect (and socialise)
    We have scheduled a number of breaks to ensure everyone has an opportunity to connect. 
    Please join us for a glass of wine, tea/coffee or soft drink at our Networking Reception on Monday September 16th from 5.30 to 6.30pm. 
     
    The hotel has a bar and restaurant in addition to several social/seating areas throughout the hotel. There are also a number of restaurants and pubs in Clane village, a short walk from the hotel.

    Accommodation
    Westgrove Hotel: Limited availability
    Use  the promotional code 457030 for conference rate. Please note you must contact the hotel via email or phone number to secure a booking at the following contact details:
    Phone: +353 45 98 99 00
     
    Maynooth University: Availability
    Use the promotional code UDL24_02/24 for the conference rate
     
    Getting to/from hotel and general information can be found here.
     
     
    What is UDL?
    Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for addressing the educational needs of diverse and variable learners in many settings across many stages of life. The UDL Guidelines can be used by educators, curriculum developers, researchers, parents, and anyone else who wants to implement the UDL framework in a learning environment. 
    The purpose of this inaugural UDL International Conference is create an opportunity for those at all stages of their UDL journey to come together and share their learning.  We invite those using UDL in their practice, researchers, and experts across a variety of educational and inclusion settings to facilitate workshops where we can further develop our knowledge, understanding and practice of UDL.
    This year's symposium will be an in-person event.

    The symposium is sponsored by TextHelp.