Disability Access Route to Education 2011
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Screening Criteria - Neurological Conditions Speech, language and communication disorders and written language difficulties associated with these disorders (Including but not exclusive - Stammering; Receptive & or Expressive Language Disorders; Unintelligibility due to a phonological disorder, articulation disorder associated with structural anomalies; Acquired communication disorders such as Aphasia, Anomia, Dysarthria, Dyspraxia resulting from neurological conditions, or any Neurodegenerative, or genetic disease associated with impaired communication and social interaction) |
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| Accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist | Speech and Language Therapist |
| Evidence of Disability |
All applicants should complete the Evidence of Disability Form 2011. Applicants who have an existing report completed by the accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist may submit this report. The report must have been completed within the appropriate timeframe and must contain the same detail as the Evidence of Disability Form. |
| 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 | Where there are two or more co-existing disabilities, then evidence of each disability must be submitted for consideration under DARE. |
| Personal Statement and Academic Reference |
Student's personal statement should outline the impact of disability on their academic and educational experience to date. Academic Reference provides background information on the student's educational experience and can confirm challenges, stating the educational impact of disability and describing the need for any teaching and learning adjustments. This form also helps to determine appropriate supports at third level. |
| DARE Eligibility |
The candidate is eligible for consideration once an appropriate professional has provided a diagnosis of moderate or severe communication disorder; or where a mild communication difficulty has a moderate or severe psychosocial impact on the individual. |
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