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Anne O’Connor has over 20 years of experience working in the field of Disability and is currently the Head of Disability & Learning Support Service at Dublin City University. A graduate of UCD with a degree in Social Science and an MSc. Social Policy she has grown the Service in DCU from supporting 150 students to now supporting over 1000 students.  A primary focus for Anne and her team is the use of technology to ensure students maintain their learning independence and to progress Universal Design for Learning within the University.  She is a member of the IUA Access Steering Group and the DARE Screening Quality Supervisor.

Laura Coleman has worked as MTU Cork Disability Officer for 12 years and manages a dedicated team of staff in the DSS. Laura is a member of the board of directors of AHEAD and numerous groups for DARE. Laura is currently studying the MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and has an BA Hons Degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care.