Dr. Basham is also the cofounder and CEO of the Universal Design for Learning - Implementation and Research Network (UDL-IRN). The UDL-IRN is a non-profit that supports implementation, research, and development of UDL across the globe. His research is focused on learner-centered design, innovation, instruction, and technology in modern learning environments. He is well published and has served as a consultant for school districts, universities, education agencies, foundations, and corporate entities on design of modern learning environments, school reform, technology-enabled personalization, and Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM). He has given hundreds of national and international talks, serves on various editorial boards, advisory boards, and more recently worked on the Technical Work Group for the 2016 U.S. National Educational Technology Plan (NETP).