Disability Supports & Services
Most third level institutions now provide a number of support services to students with disabilities through the Disability / Access Service. Staff numbers in these services can range from a single designated person in small colleges to large teams in the big universities.
The main role of these services is to support students with disabilities and ensure they can participate fully in all aspects of student life as well as to help minimise the impact of their disability on their learning. In this section, we’ve gathered together some useful information for staff new to the area covering the role of the services, and the different types of supports and assistive technology available to students with disabilities.
Role of Disability Support Services
Find out what the Disability Service is there for and how it goes about about supporting students.
Common Supports for Students
An outline of the more typical types of disability supports available in third level from learning support to exam accommodations.
Assistive Technology
There is now a huge range of assistive technology available to support students to become more independent learners and enable them to reach their potential.
How the Funding Works
Where does the funding to support students with disabilities come from and how does the disabililty office apply for it?
