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Disability Access Route to Education Overview Better Options NCAD 30 th November 2011

Learn about the increasing eligibility for DARE and HEAR applicants in 2011. Discover post-entry supports for students with disabilities, including various services and assistance available through the Disability Support Service.

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Disability Access Route to Education Overview Better Options NCAD 30 th November 2011

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  1. Disability Access Route to EducationOverviewBetter Options NCAD 30th November 2011

  2. DARE statistics 2011 This year saw a significant rise in eligibility for both DARE (+322) and HEAR (+899) applicants. There were 2551 online applications for DARE through the CAO of which 2160 (84.7%) provided supporting documentation and were screened. Ineligible Eligible Total Screened DARE 2010 905 931 1836 49% 51% DARE 2011 907 1253 2160 42% 58% 243 applicants were screened (i.e. supplied supporting documents) for both DARE and HEAR as against 40 in 2010.

  3. Applicants to DARE 2011

  4. Post-entry Supports for Students with Disabilities All students with a disability can register with the Disability Support Service, irrespective of whether they come through DARE or not. A needs assessment is conducted to identify your specific support requirements. Supports may include: Orientation Programmes Learning Support Assistive Technology Library Support Exam Support Note-taking/Support Worker Academic Tuition On Campus Transport Educational Assistant or Personal Assistant if student has profound physical needs

  5. DARE & HEAR Information Sessions

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