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Disability Access Route to Education 2012

Screening Criteria - Mental Health Condition (Including, but not exclusive - Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Clinical Depressive Conditions, Severe Anxiety, Severe Phobias, OCD, Severe Eating Disorders, Psychosis)
Accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist	Psychiatrist
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. Guidelines for Psychiatrists
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 we receive a diagnosis of a significant mental health condition.