What are the benefits of DARE?
Students who are eligible for the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) may secure a place on a reduced points 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. Individual institutions will determine the nature and delivery of such supports in accordance with their own policies and practices and subject to the availability of resources.
The following are examples of the types of supports available:
- An orientation programme to introduce students to university/college
- Study skills, extra tuition if required and exam support
- Access to assistive technology and training
- One-to-one meetings with support staff, social gatherings and mentoring
Details of post-entry supports can be found on the Disability Support website of each of the participating institutions.
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