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Disability Access Route to Education 2012

Screening Criteria – Significant Ongoing Illness

(Including but not exclusive - Uncontrolled Epilepsy, Diabetes Type 1, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Severe Crohn’s Disease, Severe Ulcerative Colitis and IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Cancers)

Accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist
  • Epilepsy: Neurologist
  • Diabetes Type 1: Endocrinologist or paediatrician
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Consultant respiratory physician or paediatrician
  • Gastroenterology Conditions: Gastroenterologist
  • Others: Relevant consultant in area of condition or Consultant Registrar/Registrar
Evidence of Disability

Complete the Evidence of Disability Form 2012.

OR

Submit an existing report completed by the appropriate professional which must contain the same detail as the Evidence of Disability Form.

Age of Report

The report must be less than 3 years old i.e. must be dated after 1st February 2009.
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.
DARE Eligibility

We will consider your application for DARE once an appropriate professional has provided a diagnosis of a significant on -going illness.

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