UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL) AS A TOOL FOR ENSURING EQUITY: INFRASTRUCTURAL CHALLENGES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Abstract

This article examines Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an effective framework for ensuring educational equity in regional schools. The study identifies infrastructural, digital, and pedagogical barriers that limit inclusive education and proposes innovative solutions based on UDL principles. Using a comprehensive methodological approach, including literature review, comparative analysis, pedagogical modeling, and empirical observation, the findings demonstrate that UDL implementation significantly enhances student engagement, academic performance, and assessment fairness. The results highlight the strategic importance of UDL as a sustainable model for improving educational quality under infrastructural constraints.