The aim of in-class support is to reduce any challenges you may face, so that you can fully participate in your lectures, labs and other classroom activities. You will discuss any recommended support during your Needs Assessment with a team member of the Disability Support.
In-class support is based on individual needs and is determined with each student when they attend a Needs Assessment appointment. Students are encouraged to review their accommodations regularly as the support available is continually reviewed and updated. However, it should be noted that accommodations cannot be applied retrospectively.
Please email us at (opens in a new window)disability@ucd.ie if you require further information on possible accommodations for your programme.
Examples of in-class support include but are not limited to:
Irish Sign Language (ISL)
Live Captioning
Provide Lecture Slides
Use of Proofreading software
Use of a Service Dog
Use of Laptop
Use of Notetaker
Use of Personal Assistant
Use of Radio Aid
Permission to Audio Record Lecture(s)
Voice Recognition Software
Wheelchair Access
A number of disability awareness support is used to inform academic staff of the nature of a student’s disability. The student will have consented that we inform academic staff of the nature of their disability if an awareness support is listed. Not all students wish to disclose the nature of their disability to academic staff and can decline an awareness support. Example of Awareness Supports are:
ADD/ADHD Awareness
ASD/Autism Awareness
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
Diabetes Awareness
Dyspraxia/ DCD Awareness
Epilepsy Awareness
Fatigue Awareness
Hearing Difficulty Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Migraine Awareness
Mobility Difficulty Awareness
Narcolepsy Awareness
Pain Awareness
Seizure Awareness
Significant Ongoing Illness Awareness
Specific Learning Difficulty Awareness
Speech & Language Difficulty Awareness
Visual Impairment Awareness