Wonderbook and Playaway Now Only Physical Products Certified for Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

SOLON, OHIO [April 1, 2025] — Playaway Products proudly announces that its award-winning Wonderbook and Playaway are now officially certified by CAST for alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. With this certification, Wonderbook and Playaway have become the only physical products on the market recognized for supporting UDL principles.

UDL is a research-based framework that improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people, based on scientific insights into how humans learn. The certification validates our ability to provide products with multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression, ensuring inclusive access for students of all abilities and learning styles.

“Educators are constantly seeking tools they can trust to support all learners without adding to their workload,” said David Wendt, National Sales Manager, PreK-12 at Playaway Products. “Wonderbook and Playaway’s UDL certification confirms what schools and districts already know—our products are thoughtfully designed, research-backed, and ready to use right out of the box. They meet diverse learning needs and save teachers time, all while keeping students engaged.”

This milestone further strengthen Wonderbook and Playaway use in classrooms and libraries nationwide, helping educators invest in tools that align with both instructional goals and equity initiatives. Playaway Products serves thousands of schools and libraries across the country with its suite of pre-loaded audio and literacy tools, which also includes Launchpad and WhaZoodle. This UDL certification underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to educational equity and innovation and making high-quality, accessible learning available to every student, everywhere. To learn more and shop, visit https://shop.playaway.com/.