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EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Are you thinking of Going to College:

Ahead
www.ahead.ie
Ph: (01) 716 4396
The Association for Higher Education Access and Disability, is an organisation working to promote full access to and participation in third level education for students with disabilities.
East Hall, UCD, Carysfort Ave., Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Disability Access Route to Education (DARE)

A third level admission scheme for school leavers from disbilities. Students who are eligible for the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) may secure a place on a reduced point basis. All students with a disability, irrespective of whether they come through DARE or not, are offered a variety of academic, personal and social supports while studying at third level. Full details of the DARE scheme can be found on www.accesscollege.ie

Fund for Students with Disabilities

Provides grants for students who have sensory, physical and/or communicative disabilities. The aim is to provide those students with assistance and /or equipment to enable them to pursue and complete their course of study. Applications for funding should be made through the Disability Officer of the college where you are registered.

Schools for young people with special learning needs:

Benicasa Special School, Blackrock.  Ph: (01) 288 7066
St. Augustine's School, Carysfort Ave. Ph: (01) 288 1771
St. Oliver Plunkett National School, Monkstown. Ph: (01) 280 8824