I Work in Education
Students with disabilities now make up more than 5% of the student population in higher education and that figure is likely to be higher in the further education sector so it's safe to say that whether you work in the academic department, examinations office or disability service, you are encountering students with disabilities on a day to day basis.
All college staff are responsible for ensuring that their service, or in the case of academics their curriculum delivery, is accessible to all students, including students with disabilities.
This section provides information on supporting students with disabilities in third level education, from disability support services providing reasonable accommodations to academics looking to implement inclusive teaching and learning strategies and provide notes in accessible formats.
The AHEAD Journal - New Format and Issue 8 Out Now!
A best practice journal for practitioners working in the field of inclusive education and employment.
The John Kelly Award for UDL - now taking applications!
An annual award for graduates of the Digital Badge for Universal Design in Teaching and Learning
Road Map for Disability Support in Higher Education in Ireland
The Road Map series outlines a vision for inclusive education based on universal design for learning principles and provides the research, tools and resources to implement this vision.
Conference 2019: Travelling Together Towards Inclusive Ed
This conference will bring together staff from disability services, other student facing services (e.g. libraries, career placement) and academic staff to examine the shared journey towards inclusive education.
Disability Supports & Services
Explore the the role of the disability office and see the types of support that your institution can offer students with disabilities.
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.
The Legislation
An introduction to of a number of key pieces of legislation affecting the rights and delivery of services to people with disabilities.
Creating Accessible Documents
Get guidance on ways to create documents that are more accessible to users with disabilities, especially those using assistive technology.
Inclusive Teaching Strategies
Explore teaching strategies which help to ensure all students are included in the learning environment.
Guide to Writing Assignments: Order for Your Students Now!
Taking the metaphor of constructing a building, 'Building an Argument' by Helen Carroll, takes a flatpack approach to academic writing.
Video: Students on Teaching & Learning
We got the views of Irish students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties on teaching, learning and assessment and how educators can tweak their practice to help all students to learn.
AHEAD Start - Book Now for Semester 2 (Jan - March 2019)!
Our blended learning training course for staff exploring how to support students with disabilities in college.
