Disability Access Route to Education 2012
| Screening Criteria - Deaf/Hearing Impaired | |
|---|---|
| Accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist | Professionally qualified Audiologist. |
| Evidence of Disability |
Complete the Evidence of Disability Form 2012. OR Submit an existing report completed by the appropriate professional which contains the same detail as the Evidence of Disability Form. Your academic reference can be completed by your school or the Department of Education and Science Visiting Teacher Service can submit a Transition Report. All applicants must also enclose a Bilateral Audiogram from a qualified Audiologist. It is recommended where possible that audiograms include details on air & bone conduction. Failure to include the audiogram will result in you being made ineligible for DARE. |
| Age of Report | While there is no age limit on diagnostic evidence submitted it is advisable to submit a recent report. |
| Other Disabilities/Medical Conditions | Submit an Evidence of Disability Form for each disability / medical condition to be considered. |
| Personal Statement and Academic Reference |
Your personal statement should outline the impact of disability on your academic and educational experience to date. Your academic reference gives background information on your educational experience, including the impact your disability has had on your education. It also describes the supports and adaptations you will need in third level. Your Academic Reference can be completed by your school OR by the Department of Education and Science Visiting Teacher service can submit a Transition Report on DARE applicant. |
| DARE Eligibility |
We will consider your application for DARE once the audiogram provided by the appropriate professional shows a bilateral moderate to profound hearing loss (i.e. anything above 40dB). |
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