Disability & Learning Support Service News and Events Page
DCU Open Days
At DCU Open Day events you will get an opportunity to meet with the staff from the Disability and Learning Support Service to answer any queries you may have if you are considering third level education and have a disability, specific learning difficulty or medical condition. This event is organised by the DCU Recruitment office and is held each year in November. Details of the next Open Day event can be found here: http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/openday.shtml. (posted 9/5/12)
Information Event for Adult Learners with Disabilities
DCU Disability and Learning Support Service are hosting an information event on day one of the DCU Open Days, aimed at people with a disability who might be considering full time programmes in DCU. Information open day Flyer (Word) (posted 9/5/12)
Better Options 2012
DCU will be hosting Better Options 2012 on Wednesday 28th November 2012, in the Helix. More details coming soon so please revisit our site in the coming weeks.
Better Options is a unique one day event focussing on students with a disability, specific learning difficulty or medical condition considering Higher Education options in Ireland.
At this event you will;
- Learn how to apply to the CAO as a student with a disability
- Get information on the colleges that operate the supplementary admission policies for students with disabilities
- Get advice on available funding
- Get information on courses and supports available in the different colleges
- Get information on career choices from the Higher Education Careers Officers
- Presentations and success stories from graduates with disabilities
- Workshops for Guidance Counsellors on the CAO Disability Access Route to Education (D.A.R.E.)
All are welcome, including students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors.
It is run in association with AHEAD and DAWN (Disability Advisors Working Network) and runs in Dublin, UCC and UL in December each year. You can check for upcoming details of the next event on the individual college websites or on the news/events section of the AHEAD website at www.ahead.ie (posted 9/5/12)
Spelling and Grammar waiver update
Students who have registered with the Service and have been allocated a spelling and grammar waiver can now access the waiver through their portal page. The waiver is located in the utilities section of their portal page underneath where they print off their project submission form. posted 7/3/2012
If you require more information contact us at: disability.service@dcu.ie
Deadline for Registering for Exam Supports
Students wishing to registered with the DLSS should note that the deadline for processing examination supports is Friday the 30th of March. If you have queries or wish to register with the DLSS please contact Ted.Harvey@dcu.ie or phone 01 7005208. Please note that you can still register with the DLSS, the deadline is for exam supports only. posted 7/3/2012
Academic Workshop Scedule for Semester 2
Please see www4.dcu.ie/studentlearning/studyskillsworkshops.shtml for more details. posted 25/1/2012
Exam Accomodations For Semester 2
Your accommodations can be found on your portal page. Go to the Biographical tab and view the Personal Details section, (scroll down). You are obliged to review your accommodations to ensure they are correct and contact the Disability and Learning Support Service in good time if they are not. posted 21/1/2012
For first time registrants with the Service, your accommodations will have been agreed at your initial registration meeting with the Disability Officer. For returning students, your accommodations have been rolled over from your previous sitting. The only exception would be if you have since spoken to the Disability Officer and agreed any changes.
