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DARE Advice Clinic

Join us at the DARE Clinic 2016 for an overview of the DARE process, information on Trinity supports, and breakout groups with student ambassadors. Learn about the statistics of students with disabilities in Trinity and the allocation of DARE places. Find out about reduced points and matriculation requirements, and get information on language or mathematics waiver for students with specific learning difficulties.

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DARE Advice Clinic

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  1. DARE Advice Clinic • Thursday 21st of January 2016 • Room 3074 6- 8pm, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin.

  2. Welcome Everyone to the DARE Clinic 2016

  3. Overview of DARE Clinic • Part 1 • 6.00pm – 6.10pm - Welcome Address by Declan Treanor • 6.10pm – 6.30pm – Explanation of the DARE Process • 6.30pm – 7.00pm - Trinity Supports • Break (10 minutes) • Part 2 • 7.10pm – 7.45pm - Breakout Groups with Student Ambassadors • Closing remarks

  4. Statistics of students with disabilities entering Trinity

  5. 2015 Trinity DARE Entrants

  6. Top course choices of DARE Entrants 15-16

  7. Breakdown by Disability of Trinity Students registered with DS in 2014/2015

  8. Breakdown of Students across Faculty and Disability in 2014-15

  9. Allocation of DARE Places in Trinity • Trinity reserves 22% (rising to 25% by 2019) • On courses with a quota of more than 40 places, approximately 7% are DARE places, on smaller courses there may be only one or two places • Applicants should note that DARE eligibility provides an opportunity to compete for such places it does not guarantee or entitle them to an offer of a place on reduced points

  10. Trinity entry criteria • Students who are eligible for a DARE offer must still:a) meet matriculation / admissions requirements https://www.tcd.ie/disability/prospective/student-info/matriculation.phpANDb) meet any subject specific requirements for their chosen course, where applicable.  Please check the prospectus for these details.

  11. Reduced points in Trinity • HEAR/DARE - have at least 80 – 95% of the Leaving Certificate points for the course of your choice • Points reductions on any given course are not determined by the number of places available in the course and the level of demand and, as such, cannot be reliably predicted in advance • Prioritisation of places to students with sensory/physical disability • Prioritisation to HEAR & DARE students • Condition of a DARE Offer: Students who receive a DARE offer must register with the Disability Service and agree on a schedule of meetings with the service

  12. Trinity Specific Information – Matriculation Requirements • Matriculation refers to the minimum requirements for entry to college. Before you can be considered for admission you must meet these minimum standards. Matriculation has nothing to do with points. To be offered a place in Trinity you must: • Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade C or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers or at least grade C in the University Matriculation examination • The six subjects above must include: • A pass in English • A pass in mathematics and a pass in a language other than English • OR • a pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language

  13. Trinity Specific Information – Language or Mathematics Waiver • Students with specific learning difficulties, sensory or communication disabilities may apply for a waiver of the modern language requirement, provided that the study of a language does not form part of their chosen course of study. In addition, students with dyscalculia, sensory or communication disabilities may be eligible to request exemption from the minimum entry requirement of a pass in mathematics, where mathematics does not form any component of their intended course. • Please note: • 1. This is a separate application to the DARE supplementary admissions process and written application must be made to the Undergraduate Admissions Team, Academic Registry, Watts Building, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Dublin 2 before 1 July of the year of entry. • 2. Students should be aware that the criteria for waiving the language or mathematics requirement are different to that required for the DARE scheme. The granting of a language waiver does not mean that a student is automatically eligible for the DARE scheme. • http://www.tcd.ie/study/eu/undergraduate/apply/disability/

  14. Disability Student Ambassadors • Students registered with DS - Studying in Trinity • Engage/host DS events • Attend Monthly Training and Leadership Programme • Will inform you of DARE and Supports in Trinity • Who we are?

  15. DARE 2016 focusing on Impact of Disability on Education DISABILITY ACCESS ROUTE TO EDUCATION Trinity Presentation For Entry Autumn 2016

  16. https://www.tcd.ie/disability/prospective/ • Further information can be found at this website:

  17. Further Information www.accesscollege.ie

  18. Rationale for changes.. • DARE not getting the students that are necessarily impacted as a result of disability. Previous DARE criteria for eligibility is evidencing of a disability but does not for the most part measure educational impact of a disability. • Cost of providing evidence of disability discouraging applicants from lower income families applying. • Intersection between disability and socio-economic disadvantage. There is a group of students with disabilities who are socio-economically disadvantaged and are most educationally impacted. • Reconsideration of the policies and processes surrounding targets/quotas within and across participating HEIs and the admissions process.

  19. New DARE Scheme 2016 • Broadening avenues for applicants to provide evidence of disability in order to make it easier and more affordable to apply to DARE. • Targeting applicants who have been educationally impacted as a result of a disability as opposed to students with a disability. • Increasing the number of students that are particularly under represented in higher education.

  20. What is DARE? The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who as a result of having a disability have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.

  21. Should I Apply? • If your disability has had a negative impact on your educational performance in school. • You may not be able to meet the points for your preferred course due to the impact of disability. • You are under 23 years as at 1 January 2016.

  22. Benefits of DARE • Prioritisation of Groupsby participating colleges when allocating reduced points places: • Applicants eligible for both DARE and HEAR • Applicants with a physical or sensory disability • In Trinity we will prioritise students in either of these categories- as they are under represented in college (national trend).

  23. Benefits of DARE • Reduced Points • An example: If the Leaving Certificate points for a course is 360 points, an eligible DARE applicant could be offered a place with a lower points score e.g. 350 points. • Applicants need to meet entry and programme requirements to be considered for a DARE reduced points offer. • The amount of points a particular course is reduced by is dependent on: • The overall number of places on the course • The number of reserved DARE places on the course • The number of DARE eligible applicants competing for these reserved places. • The reduction in points for DARE places can vary every year. • Therefore it is a competition between DARE students.

  24. Benefits of DARE • Orientation Programmes • Learning Support • Assistive Technology • Library Support • Exam Accommodations • Educational Support Worker • Academic Tuition • College supports may include: • You don’t have to be eligible for DARE to get support in college. • A needs assessment is conducted to identify your specific support requirements.

  25. Disabilities eligible for consideration under DARE – your disability must impact on your education attainment • Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger’s Syndrome) • ADD / ADHD • Blind / Vision Impaired • Deaf / Hard of Hearing • DCD – Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia • Mental Health Conditions • Neurological Conditions (incl. Brain Injury & Epilepsy) • Speech & Language Communication Disorder • Significant Ongoing Illness • Physical Disability • Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia)

  26. Educational Impact Has your disability impacted on any 2 of the following? • On your LearningorExam Results? • On your Attendance or regularly Disruptedyour school day? • Has it affected your School Experience and Well-being? • Have you received Intervention or Supports? • Has it affected your homework and study Time? • Has it caused any other Educational Impact? • If you have a Specific Learning Difficulty, is it severely impacting on your literacy or numeracy skills?

  27. Educational Impact Statement • Summary • Applicants with a Specific Learning Difficulty must meet indicator 7 and one other indicator. • All other applicants must meet any 2 of indicators 1-6.

  28. DARE Eligibility Criteria? • To be eligible for DARE you must meet both the DARE evidence of disability criteria and DARE educational impact criteria. • Applicants must provide the required evidence of their disability and provide an Educational Impact Statement from their school to be considered for DARE.

  29. Supplementary Information Form (SIF)-DATES • Section A: Applicant Information • Completed by you by 1st March 2016. • Answer Yes to Q1 to apply to DARE and fully complete Questions 1-4. • Section B: Educational Impact Statement • Applicant Statement completed by you. • School Statement completed by your school. • Send to CAO by 1 April 2016. • Section C: Evidence of a Disability • Completed by the appropriate professional. • Send to CAO by 1 April 2016

  30. Section B: Educational Impact Statement • Applicant Statement • Provides information on how your disability has impacted on your second level education. There are 2 sections • 1. Applicant Statement 2. School Statement • Download form. • Complete the ApplicantStatement with your school.

  31. Section B: Educational Impact Statement • School Statement • This section needs to be completed by either your: • Guidance Counsellor • Learning Support Teacher • Year Head or Visiting Teacher • The form MUST BE signed and stamped by school principal/deputy principal. • You must return to the CAO by 1 April 2016.

  32. Section C: Evidence of Disability • Provides verification of your disability and helps to determine 3rd level supports. • You can provide an existing report OR • Complete Section C Evidence of Disability. • NB. Get form completed, signed and stamped by the appropriate professional or accompanied by their businesscard or headed paper. • GP Verification • Your GP may be in a position to complete Section C Evidence of disability, if they have the appropriate information on file from the consultant/specialist.

  33. Section C: Evidence of Disability • Age of Reports • It is important to note that applicants applying under the following disability categories must provide a report that is less than 3 years old i.e. dated after 1 February 2013. • ADD / ADHD • Mental Health Condition • Significant Ongoing Illness • Specific Learning Difficulty (including Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) • DCD - Dyspraxia/ Dysgraphia.

  34. Section C: Evidence of Disability • Psycho Educational Assessment • Applicants with a • Specific Learning Difficulty (including dyslexia and dyscalculia) • must provide a full psycho-educational assessment • dated after 1 February 2013. • Applicants with • DCD - Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia. • must provide a full psycho-educational assessment • dated after 1 February 2013 • AND • Evidence of Disability Form 2016 • OR • Existing report completed by Occupational Therapist • or Neurologist or Chartered Physiotherapist • (No age limit)

  35. Section C: Evidence of Disability • Check out the guide to providing evidence of your disability on • http://accesscollege.ie/dare/forms-guides-resources/

  36. How do I apply? • Apply to CAO at www.cao.ieby 1 February 2016. • Review your DARE Application Guide with parents or guardians. • Complete Section A of the Supplementary Info Form and apply to DARE by 1 March 2016. • Submit Educational Impact Statement and Evidence of Disability to CAO by 1 April 2016.

  37. Helpful Tips • Review the guide with your parents / guardians. • Select Yes to Question 1 on the Supplementary Information Form • Ensure you speak to your Teacher early about the Educational Impact Statement. • Request Evidence of Disability documents early. • Request Evidence of Disability documents early. • Send good quality copies of all pages of the correct documents completed by appropriate professionals. • Submit all Evidence of Disability documents requested. • Keep proof of postage. • Meet the Deadlines!

  38. DARE Timeline

  39. Remember… • Submit it! • Check it! • Send it!

  40. Follow us on…..

  41. Remember… • You can apply to both • DARE & HEAR • Applicants who are both DARE and HEAR eligible will be prioritised by colleges when allocating reduced points places.

  42. Further Information • cao.ie • susi.ie • qualifax.ie

  43. Making a SUSI Application: • Key Eligibility Criteria • Nationality: Irish, EU, EEA, Swiss nationals or have specific leave to remain in the State. • Residency: 3 of last 5 years in Ireland, EU, EEA or Switzerland. • Progression in education – NFQ levels 5-10. • Approved College/Course • ‘Reckonable’ Income (Class - Dependent/Independent)less than €54,240/ €59,595/ €64,700 • less than €39,875/ €43,810/ €47,575

  44. SUSI: Some Key Messages • Check the website: www.susi.ie (Use Eligibility Reckoner) • CAO form: Tick the SUSI option to share your college acceptance • Apply early: April 2016 • Return requested documentation: complete and on time • Self employed: Early tax returns in 2016 • Website:www.susi.ie • Email: support@susi.ie • Facebook.com/susisupport • Twitter.com/susihelpdesk • Telephone helpdesk: 0761 087 874 Contact SUSI

  45. Trinity Supports and Services • What supports are there in College?

  46. Trinity Disability Service (DS) • 361 – The number of students whom registered with the Disability Service in 2014-2015 • 190 students entered via CAO with 142 entering reduced points offer • 80% - The amount of overall registrations that took place in the first term • 3,929 - The number of appointments students had with staff in the DS was that’s an average of 3 appointments per student • 18,342 – The number of enquires made to the DS by phone, email and walk-In enquiries in 2014-2015 • Trinity Strategy - 25 percent of places in Trinity are for students from widening participation backgrounds including students with a disability (DARE) • Some facts and figures…

  47. Supports and Services for Students

  48. The Disability Service • The service employs nine full-time staff and over sixty casual educational support workers, who provide direct support to over four hundred students with disabilities, some of these include: • Disability Officers - Maura Gallahue, Declan Reilly, Declan Treanor • Assistive Technology Officer/Disability Officer – Andrew Costello (ATIC) • Occupational Therapists – Claire Gleeson, Kieran Lewis, Maria Clince • Who we are…

  49. Students with disabilities can avail of a number of supports in college: • Individual meetings with DO-LENS, Reasonable accommodations • Unilink appointments with Occupational Therapist • Ambassador training and development programme • Exam accommodations • Assistive Technology • Transition to Employment Planning

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