Most faculty members design their courses for the average student. When a student with a disability enrolls, the disability services office typically helps the professor accommodate the student. Materials might be created in formats such as Braille, note takers might be provided, or the course might be moved to an accessible location. However, there is a way to make classes accessible to people with different levels of ability, thus reducing the need for special adaptations. In this article, the author discusses universal design, an approach to teaching that addresses diversity during all stages of course design and delivery. Some areas where universal design principles can be applied in a classroom are also discussed. (Contains 1 note.)