Able Will Suffice is an insider’s view of disability in music education, written by educators who themselves navigate disabilities and bring a wealth of firsthand experience and insight to a topic frequently discussed from outside.

The book focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a key strategy for creating accessible classrooms where all students, regardless of ability, can thrive. By integrating UDL into lesson planning from the outset, music educators can create supportive and accommodating classrooms that meet both common and uncommon needs.

Throughout, the authors provide specific UDL strategies to address the broad spectrum of physical, behavioral, developmental, and sensory disabilities teachers may encounter. The book also covers such crucial topics as disability legislation, differentiated instruction, response to intervention, 504 plans, and IEPs, among others.

Translating theory to practice, the portfolio activities give both pre-service and in-service teachers opportunities to apply the ideas in each chapter to their own instruction.

A valuable resource for educators committed to equity and accessibility, Able Will Suffice presents an essential and personal perspective on the challenges, opportunities, and importance of inclusive education.

Tina Holmes-Davis is Associate Professor of Music, specializing in music education, at Georgia College and State University, and her primary research interests include self-regulated musical learning and impacts of disability in music education. She is a stroke survivor and plays a one-handed clarinet.