Archived Events

Transitions workshop for secondary students with disabilities »

A chance to plan for college, hosted by Trinity College, starting in October As part of the Pathways Project Trinity College Disability Service are providing a series of support workshops to senior...

Aontas Adult Learner Forum »

Meeting takes place, 26th October 2011, Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8 Since the last meeting there has been a lot of discussion on how best Adult Learner Voices can be heard and what can be done to make the...

IrishDeafKids Seminar October2011 »

IrishDeafKids is hosting a seminar, “Communicate, Educate, Integrate – Technology and Deaf Children in Mainstream Environments” on October 10th, in Dublin. This FREE event is for everyone...

Graduate Careers Fair »

AHEAD will be at the Graduate Careers Fair in the RDS on the 12th October from 11 - 5. If you want to talk to us about any of our programmes (like WAM, or GET AHEAD) or ask our advice about disclosure,...

Higher Options 2011 »

AHEAD will have a stand at all 3 days of the Higher Options Fair on the 14th, 15th & 16th September in the RDS. If you've any questions about studying with a disability, access, supports,...

Train the Trainer Seminar in Quality Note-Taking for students with disabilities in third level education »

Are you running a Note-Taker service in your educational institution? Do you train or manage Note-Takers, or use students as Peer Note-Takers? Then you will be interested in attending our Train the Trainer...

Closing date for applications for WAM placements »

Applications for WAM placements in Abbott Ireland & Covidien must be in by today. For more information, see here

Invite to launch of Student Voices Reports »

You are invited to the launch of Student voice: Two reports on the experiences of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education in Ireland. 28th June, 1pm, IIIS Seminar Room, 6th Floor (by lift), Arts...

How do YOU make change happen? Upcoming LINK Conference »

The LINK Network, of which AHEAD is the co-ordinating partner, will host an international conference on Disability in Higher Education in the University of Antwerp on July 5th & 6th 2011. The aim...

The Real Risk is Doing Nothing - Supporting Nursing & Midwifery students with a disability in clinical practice »

The landscape of higher education has changed dramatically in recent years and there are now over 6000 students with disabilities registered in higher education. In the case of nursing programs this presents...

Information evening on studying at Trinity College »

Do you have ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome or a Physical or Sensory disability? The Disability Service at Trinity College Dublin is hosting an advice and information evening for all potential students...

DARE & HEAR Application Advice Clinics »

On Saturday January 22nd. 10am - 2pm, in venues across the country, there are advice clinics on the HEAR & DARE schemes. Drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm for information on the HEAR and DARE...

Calling all students with disabilities - Invitation to attend Guess who�s coming to dinner? »

Do you want to meet John Murray (RTÉ), Dermot O’Sullivan (BOI), Lucy Fallon Byrne(NCPP), Caroline Carswell (IrishDeafKids.com), Dr Constantin Gurdgiev (TCD) amongst others? AHEAD are very...

Better Options UCC Cork »

Information Day for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties Find out all you need to know about going to third level: Presentation on the Disability Access Route to Education. Q...

Seminar : Train the Trainer in Quality Note-Taking for students with disabilities in higher education »

Venue: Executive room 2, Research Block, National College of Ireland, Major St. Dublin 2. Time : 10.00am – 1.00pm Date: Tuesday 14th September This seminar is a unique opportunity...

Better Options College Fair 2010 »

Examinations Hall, Trinity College Dublin on 30th November 2010 from 10.30 am - 2.00 pm. It is well documented that many pupils with disabilities in second level find career choice challenging and confusing...

Conference: Dyslexia 2010 Challenges and Perspectives in Higher Education - presentations available »

VIDEOS AVAILABLE BELOW... The conference examined current challenges in higher education from a range of perspectives: national policy, the latest research into Dyslexia, teaching and learning best practice...

Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace - Minding Your Own Business »

AHEAD held a half day conference on Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace for people working in the area of human resources, corporate and social responsibility, disability, equality, diversity and staff...

AHEAD Launch & Learn event »

Monday 23rd November 2009. 6pm in the Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin. This short evening event will offer the chance to pick up our latest publication "Demystifying Disability in the Workplace"...

Supporting Students with Disabilities in a Recession. »

Thursday 17th November 2009 from 6.00 to 7.30 p.m. ORB 145, University College Cork. This workshop is specifically for students with disabilities in third level. Niamh Hayes from AHEAD will discuss the...

Better Options College Fair in University College Cork, Devere Hall. »

University College Cork in association with AHEAD (Association for Higher Education & Disability) and DAWN (Disability Advisors Working Network) are hosting a one-day event for students with a disability...

Launch of Charter on Inclusive Teaching and Learning - download a copy here. »

Tuesday, 3rd November 2009 at 10.00 a.m The Clarence Hotel – Dublin The Charter on Inclusive Teaching and Learning is an innovative and positive development that aims to benefit Higher Education...

Seminar: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Further Education »

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology Tuesday 10th Nov 2009 from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Topics will include: Disability Supports & Legislation: a practical approach to policy & implementation. Support...

University of Limerick Better Options College Fair »

A one-day event for students with a disability or specific learning difficulty considering their college options in Ireland in 2010. The event is hosted by University of Limerick Disability Services in...

BETTER OPTIONS - College Fair for Students with Disabilities & Specific Learning Difficulties »

A one-day event for students with a disability or specific learning difficulty considering their college options in Ireland in 2010. The event is hosted by University College Dublin Disability Services...

Conference YOU + I = TOGETHER »

9th & 10th September 2009, Ljubljana, Slovenia The Slovenian Association of Disabled Students in cooperation of the Special Education Association of Slovenia as part of the LINK network – Learning...

ARE YOU READY TO WORK? Sign up for our Career Skills Programme now! »

Written by GET AHEAD HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT THE CAREER YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE? DO YOU KNOW HOW & WHERE TO LOOK FOR EMPLOYMENT? ARE YOU READY FOR INTERVIEWS? DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH...

Round Table Symposium on A Charter for Inclusive Teaching & Learning in Higher Education »

Written by AHEAD Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin Tuesday 28th April 2009, 9.30 am-4.30 pm Good Practice = Inclusion = Everyone This symposium aims to produce a Charter for Inclusive Teaching and Learning...

BETTER OPTIONS 2008 »

Following last years successful Better Options event, the Dublin Institute of Technology Student Support Service in association with AHEAD & Disability Advisors Working Network (DAWN) is hosting this...

2nd annual lecture in the Get Ahead series »

AHEAD The Association for Higher Education Access & Disability cordially invites you to join us for the 2nd annual lecture in the Get Ahead series: DISABILITY IN CONTEMPORARY IRELAND Delivered by...