Evidence Of Disability
Applicants must return the Evidence of Disability Form (Section C) completed by the accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist. This form provides verification of the applicant's disability and helps to determine appropriate supports at third level. All applicants must complete this form with the exception of the following:
- Applicants who have an existing report completed within the appropriate timeframe by the accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist. The report must contain the same detail as the Evidence of Disability Form.
- Applicants with specific learning difficulties who must provide a full psycho-educational assessment completed by an appropriately qualified psychologist. The report must be less than 3 years old i.e. must be dated after 1st February 2007.
The table below lists the accepted Medical Consultants/Specialists and the age limit of reports.
| Type of Disability | Accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist | Age of Report |
|---|---|---|
| Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism | Appropriately qualified psychiatrist/psychologist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body | No age limit |
| Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Appropriately qualified psychiatrist/psychologist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body | No age limit |
| Blind/Vision Impaired | Ophthalmologist/ Ophthalmic Surgeon | No age limit |
| Deaf/Hearing Impaired | Professionally qualified Audiologist and/or ENT Consultant. | No age limit |
| Dyspraxia | Appropriately qualified psychologist and Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body | No age limit |
| Mental Health Condition | Psychiatrist | Must be less than three years old i.e. must be dated after 1st February 2007 |
| Neurological Conditions (incl. Brain Injury, Speech & Language Disabilities) | Neurologist or other relevant Consultant | No age limit |
| Significant Ongoing Illness |
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Must be less than three years old i.e. must be dated after 1st February 2007 |
| Physical Disability | Orthopaedic Consultant or other relevant Consultant such a Rheumatologist or Paediatrician | No age limit |
| Specific Learning Difficulty (incl. Dyslexia) | Enclose a full psycho-educational assessment completed by an appropriately qualified psychologist. | Must be less than three years old i.e. must be dated after 1st February 2007 |
| Other Disabilities | Relevant medical consultant/specialist | No age limit |