Student Supports Interactive Tool

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Attending and focusing in lectures.

Preparing for exams and in- course assessments.

Navigating campus and finding study spaces.

Completing assignments for my modules.

My mental and physical health.

Directory of Student Supports and Helpful Links.

Using the library and library databases.

Making friends and meeting other students.

Attending and Focusing in Lectures

• Adjusting to university and the lecture-style of teaching can be challenging for a variety of reasons.

• The Disability Service is here to support you throughout this transition and provide you with reasonable accommodations that help you make the most of your lectures.

• For example, if you register with the Disability Service, you can avail of reasonable accommodations such as access to the lecture material in advance, if applicable to your needs.

• There are also assitive technology platforms that can help students with note taking and retaining information shared in lectures. To learn about this technology and how to access it, please visit the following link:

• To learn more about supports available to registered students, you can visit the following link:
• You may also attend a drop-in session with the Disability Service, which are hosted at the Disability Service Hub in Printing House Square every day from 12-2pm during term time, or contact the Disability Service with questions at askds@tcd.ie.

Disability Service Assitive Technology

Disability Service Supports and Resources

Completing Assignments for My Modules

• The Disability Service offers a variety of academic supports to ensure students are equipped with the tools to succeed at Trinity.

• You may also find the AskDS Blackboard module helpful. This module contains information and tips on a range of topics including:
• Getting support in college.
• Help with essays and assignments.
• Using assitive technology for study.
• Preparing for examinations.

• One-to-one support:
• Planning and managing assignments.
• Structure, editing, and brainstorming.
• Setting deadlines and accountability.

(Please contact the Disability Service for more information on one-to-one academic supports at askds@tcd.ie).

Other services you might helpful include:

Student Learning Development

LinkedIn Learning

Maths Helproom

English for Academic Purposes

Academic Integrity Resources

Trinity Access Programmes

Library Support and Training

Preparing for Exams and In-Course Assessments

To receive exam accommodations, you must first register with the Disability Service by completing an Application for Reasonable Accommodations. For more information on exam accommodations at Trinity, please visit the following link:

Exam Supports for Trinity Students

• We recommend that you make your request for exam accommodations as early as possible in the academic year.

• To recieve accommodations for Semester 1 assessments and the Foundation Scholarship assessment, the deadline is the last Friday in October.

• To recieve accommodations for Semester 2 assessments, the deadline is the last friday in Februrary.

• For reassments, the deadline is the last Friday in June.

• Contact askds@tcd.ie for specific dates.

IMPORTANT: DEADLINES FOR EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS

Helpful Supports and Resources to Prepare for Exams and Assessments

Past Papers Webpage

Academic Supports

Student Learning Development

AskDS Blackboard Module

FAQs Centre

Academic Registry

Navigating Campus and Finding Study Spaces

Sensory Environment- TCD Sense Map

Campus Respite Spaces

Physical Access Information

SafeZone

Using the Trinity Library

Helpful Contact Information

Using the Library and Library Databases

There are a variety of supports for students using the library and library databases. This page contains links to helpful information on these supports and how to access them.

Information on Accessibility within the Library.

Assitive Technology Information Centres (ATIC Rooms).

Overview of Library Supports.

Library FAQs.

Library Support and Training.

Information on Using the Library.

Accessing Search Collections (or Databases).

Making Friends and Meeting Other Students

Clubs and Societies at Trinity.

Student 2 Student (S2S) Support.

Support and Peer Groups Offered by the Disability Service.

TCD Students' Union.

TCD Global Room.

Mental and Physical Health Supports

If you find yourself facing difficulties with your mental health or well-being while studying at Trinity, please know you are not alone! There are many different supports in place for students seeking help with their mental health and well-being. This page contains information and links related to the supports available to students.

Mental Health and the Transition to College.

Student Counselling.

Occupational Therapist Support (Disability Service).

College Health.

Trinity Sport.

Crisis Supports for Students.

Other Student Services.

Directory of Student Supports and Helpful Links

Links to Student Services

Other Helpful Resources

Disability Service Handbooks and Resources

Reasonable Accommodation Application

Disability Suports Web-Page

Academic Registry

Disability Service

TCD Chaplaincy

Senior Tutor

College Health

Global Room

Student Stories

TCD Sense Map

Disability Service Events Calendar

Careers Service

S2S (Student to Student)

TCD Sport

Students' Union

Disability Service Contact Information

TCD Jargon Buster

Dignity, Consent, and Respect

Student Counselling

Postgraduate Advisory Service

Student Learning Development

Support and Peer Groups

• The Disability Service offers different peer groups throughout the academic term for students, including the autism peer group and the ADHD peer group.

• Some of these groups are drop-in groups, while others involve information sessions or activities.

• These groups tend to run throughout the academic term and typically meet once a week.

• For more information about which groups are available and their meeting times, please review the Disability Service newsletter or reach out via email to askds@tcd.ie.

• College Health and the Student Counselling Service also offer peer groups. Please refer to their website for more information.

Campus Respite Spaces

• There are respite spaces (sometimes called respite rooms) in several different locations on campus.

• Respite spaces are quiet rooms decompress and take a break from the public spaces on campus which can be overstimulating for some students.

• You can gain access to the respite spaces if they are recommended to you during your needs assessment after you register with the Disability Service.

• If you are registered with the Disability Service and have access to the respite rooms as a reasonable accommodation you may book a room using the following link:

TCD Respite Spaces

Using the Trinity Library

• For information on how to use the library, you may find the following link helpful:

• To learn more about the accommodations and sensory study spaces available in the library, visit the following link:

Using the Trinity Library

Inclusive Library Information

TCD Sense Map

• TCD's Sense Map offers information about the sensory environments of different buildings and spaces on campus.

• Using this map may help you identify areas and spaces on campus that suit your sensory preferences.

• Click the following link to access the Sense Map:

• You can also acces the Sense Map by typing "TCD Sense Map" into your search engine.

TCD Sense Map

Helpful Contact Information

TCD College Health

Phone: 01 896 1591 or 01 896 1556 Location: The Printing House (on campus) Opening Hours: Phonelines are open from 9am-5pm. Website:

TCD Academic Registry

Email: academic.registry@tcd.ie Phone: 01 896 4500 Location: Watts Building (on campus) Opening Hours: Service desk is open Mondays to Fridays from 9am-5pm. Website:

Email: askds@tcd.ie Phone: 01 896 3111 or 087 113 3185 Location: Trinity disAbility Hub at Printing House Square (on campus) Opening Hours: Drop-in hours during term time from 12-2pm. Office open from 9am-5pm Website:

TCD Disability Service

https://www.tcd.ie/collegehealth/

https://www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/

https://www.tcd.ie/disability/

TCD Students' Union

Email: frontoffice@tcd.tcdsu.org Phone: 01 646 8431 Location: House 6 (on campus) Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm Website:

TCD Student Counselling

Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Phone: 01 896 1407 Location: 3rd Floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am-8pm (reception closes at 5pm). Website:

https://www.tcdsu.org/

https://www.tcd.ie/studentcounselling/

Occupational Therapy

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What is occupational therapy?

How can I access occupational therapy?

What are examples of things I might work on in occupational therapy?