“This special podcast episode offers a rich, reflective audio journey through UDL Week—a seven-day exploration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in real-world classrooms. Written by Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, an autistic educator and gestalt language processor, and narrated by NotebookLM, this episode provides a critical, compassionate look at what inclusive practice actually requires. From supporting students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Other Health Impairments, to rethinking how we teach English Language Learners, Twice Exceptional students, and those with unfinished learning, each day’s insight builds toward a more equitable, human-centred vision of education. The episode closes with a powerful bonus reflection: “Why no UDL for adult professional meetings?”—a question that exposes how often inclusion ends where hierarchy begins. Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or policymaker, this episode will leave you questioning not only how you teach—but who you imagine in the room.”
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