Frances G. Smith

Background

About Frances G. Smith

Innovative educator and implementor for the practices of universal design(s) for learning, career assessment, and technology in education. Over 30+ years in instructional and assistive technology - providing direct service to students with disabilities and staff development training to educators. Passionate advocate for the importance of universal design for learning and career assessment. National and international speaker on an array of topics including universal design, universal design for learning, assistive technology, vocational assistive technology, web accessibility, career assessment, vocational evaluation, e-learning, emerging technologies and social media. Current research interests in universal design for learning in higher education, transition, emerging technologies and college classrooms.