Supports for Students with a Disability
If you are a student who has a disability, mental health condition, a significant ongoing illness or a specific learning difficulty, the UCD Access Centre would encourage you to come and register with us. We aim to facilitate students with a disability to become independent learners while fully engaging in college life.
In addition to general Access Centre supports, students with a disability can avail of a number of personal, educational and exam supports. Once a student is registered with the Access Centre and has completed a educational needs assessment, they can avail of a ranges of personal and educational supports which include;
Personal and Educational Supports
| Help with the library |
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Books and course materials in alternate formats |
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Learning Support |
| Peer Assisted Learning or additional tuition |
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Educational Support Worker/Personal Assistant (PA) |
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Academic Skills Workshops |
| Assistive Technology |
Alternative Exam Arrangements
Students registered with the Access Centre can avail of alternate exam arrangements. Details of the alternate exam arrangements are available from the Disability Support general office, Level 1, James Joyce Library Building or at 01 716 7565. Guidelines of Alternative Exam Supports can also be downloaded by clicking on the following link: UCD Access Exam Support Guidelines .
