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Registering with the Disability Service

What can I register with? What does the Service consider as a Disability?

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Why should I register? What happens if I register?

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What are some examples of accommodations offered to students?

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What happens after I register?

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Note: Some of these supports are available exclusively to students regsitered with the Disability Service.

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Example Semester Map

This example map is designed to give you an idea of what a single academic term (or a semester) might look like at Trinity. This structure may not be followed by all degrees, so please consult your course handbooks for further information.

Revision Week

End of Term

Start of term

Approximately 5 weeks of teaching.

Approximately 6 weeks of teaching.

Assessment

Study/Review Week

Example Academic Year Map

This example map is designed to give you an idea of what a full academic year might look like at Trinity. This structure may not be followed by all degrees, so please consult your course handbooks for further information.

Revision Week

Study/Review Week

Assessment

Start of Michealmas term

Approximately 6 weeks of teaching.

Approximately 5 weeks of teaching.

Christmas Period (no classes) - Approx. 1 month

Revision Week

Assessment

Study/Review Week

Start of Hillary Term

Approximately 5 weeks of teaching.

Approximately 6 weeks of teaching.

Assistive Technology

• Assistive Technology is broad and encompasses many different topics, but can be summarised as "any use of technology that helps you perform a task more easily."

• At Trinity, there are a range of Assitive Technology tools available to students.

• For more information on these tools and how to implement them in you studies, please visit the following link:

• You may also set up a meeting with the Assitive Technology Officer at the Disability Service. For more information on that process, please visit the following link:

What is Assitive Technology?

How to Get Support with Assistive Technology

Well-Being and Stress

It is important to mind your mental health and well-being as you consider the transition from university to post-graduate life.

If you are feeling stressed about planning for a career or job after graduating, you are not alone! Many students may feel overwhelmed when deciding on their next steps after university.

If you are struggling with your well-being or mental health, reach out to student services like Student Counselling, College Health, and the Disability Service. These services are here to help support you during this transition period.

What happens after I register?

• There are several different things that might happen after you register, depending on your situation and registration type.
• If you have registered and your "Evidence of Disability" is approved, you will be offered supports, course reasonable accommodations, and Disability Service reasonable accommodations, depending on your expressed needs. If your evidence is not approved, you will likely be offered a meeting with a member of the Disability Service staff to determine how to proceed with your registration.
• Some students will be offered an appointment for a Needs Assessment to review supports and preferences in more detail. If you are not offered an appointment but would like to have one, you can accept the offered accommodations and request a meeting after or request a meeting before.
• Whether you have a Needs Assessment or not, you will need to approve the accommodations offered to you. Then, a LENS (Learning Educational Needs Summary) Report based on your accommodations will be shared with the relevant members of staff for your course so that you can receive the supports you approved.
• Please note, students must approve exam accommodations prior to a deadline. There is a deadline in the first and second semester, depending on which semester you register in. If you do not approve exam accommodations before this deadline, the accommodations will not be implemented in the upcoming exam period.
• Once you have registered and approved the accommodations, these will remain in place for the duration of your time at Trinity. You are more than welcome to meet with a staff member at the Disability Service to review or change these accommodations as you feel necessary.

Key Contacts for Questions and Concerns

TCD Disability Service

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 Academic Registry

TCD College Health

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:

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

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

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

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

TCD Student Counselling

TCD Students' Union

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:

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

https://www.tcdsu.org/

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

Internships

When do students typically do internships?

Where should I look for an internship?

What is an internship?

Why would I do an internship?

• An internship is a temporary work program where you can gain experience in a field and learn about working in a specific sector.

• Many internships occur during summer break.

• Internships can help you decide what career you would like to pursue.

• They can also be paid and may reflect experience and skills on your CV.

• Different internships seek students from different years and courses.

• Some internship applications will request graduates, others will indicate which years the internship is open to.

• MyCareer (run by the Trinity Careers Service) posts internship opportunities.

• Consult with the Careers Service for more information on finding internship opportunities.

Social Work Support

• Students are referred for social work support through College Health, Student Counselling, the Disability Service, and sometimes TAP or the Senior Tutor.

• Students who are returning to Trinity after being off-books may also receive social work support.

• If you are interested in learning more about what social work is and what to expect from a meeting with the social worker at Trinity, please click the following link:

Support Work Support

Using Library and Blackboard Resources

• You can access the ASKDS module via Blackboard for helpful guides on the following topics:
• Getting Support in College.
• Help with essays and assignments.
• Using assistive technology for study.
• Preparing for examinations.
• Staying well and minding your mental health.
• Support for postgraduate researchers.
• To learn more about the ASKDS module, please visit the following link:

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

• To learn more about the accommodations available in the library, visit the following link:

ASKDS Module

Using the Trinity Library

Inclusive Library Information

What can I register with?

• When you register with the Disability Service, you can select a primary and secondary disability (or just a primary disability) from a list of options.
• The list of options is as follows:
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blind/Vision Impaired
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • Developmental Coordination Disorder - Dyspraxia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Neurological Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Significant Ongoing Illness
  • Speech and Language Communication Disorder
  • Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia).

• If you would like more information or feel as though you are unrepresented in this list, please contact askds@tcd.ie or come to a drop-in.

• The Disability Service is here to support students throughout their time at Trinity. Our aim is to create an inclusive community where students receive the supports they need to thrive at Trinity.
• It is with this aim in mind that we encourage students to contact us with any questions or concerns, rather than assuming we are unable to accommodate them.

The Trinity Environment and Sensory Preferences

• There are a variety of spaces on campus which may suit different sensory preferences and needs.
• The TCD Sense Map offers information about the sensory profiles 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 access the Sense Map by typing "TCD Sense Map" into your search engine.
• If you are registered with the Disability Service and have access to the Respite Rooms as a reasonable accommodation, you may book a Respite Room at the following link:
• If you would like more information about sensory spaces available in the campus libraries, you may visit the following link:

TCD Sense Map

TCD Respite Space

Library Sensory Spaces

Meeting Other Students

• There are many different ways to meet other students and get involved in campus activities.

• The Disability Service offers peer support groups including groups for autistic students and students with ADHD. These typically run once a week during the school term. For more information, contact askds@tcd.ie.

• There are also student-run societies at Trinity which any student can join, including DUNeS (Trinity's Neurodiversity Society). For more information on the societies at Trinity, visit the following link:

Clubs and Societies

Career Advice and Planning

You can make an appointment to meet with your disability officer to discuss career paths and plans.

Trinity Careers Service also offers appointments and consultations for students seeking advice.

The MyCareer Portal and Student Union Job Portal are helpful platforms to look for jobs.

Trinity Careers Service and MyCareer

• Trinity Careers Service can be a very helpful service to students seeking information, support, and guidance from Careers Consultants.

• If you are interested in learning more about the supports offered by the Careers Service, please visit the following link:

Careers Service Supports

• MyCareer is a portal managed by the Trinity Careers Service.

• Once you have logged in to the MyCareers portal using your Trinity username and password, you can explore a range of information, including searching for internship and job opportunities, making appointments with the Careers Service, and viewing upcoming events.

• To access MyCareer, click on the following link:

MyCareer

The Inclusive Internship Programme

What is the Inclusive Internship Programme?

What opportunities are available within the programme?

Where can I find more information?

• The Inclusive Internship Programme is run by the Disability Service, with the goal of giving students registered with the Disability Service work opportunities and intership exeperiences around campus.

• The internship is open to students in all years and takes place during the summer break.

• Interested students can apply and receive help with their CVs and interview skills.

• To learn more about the Inclusive Internship Programme, please visit the following link:

• If you have any questions, feel free to email: dsemploy@tcd.ie

• There are a variety of placements available in this programme that students can apply for.

• In past years, interns have worked for a range of services around campus, including:
• Academic Registry
• Human Resources
• TCD Sport
• Trinity Global Room.

The Inclusive Internship Programme

Occupational Therapy

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

How can I access occupational therapy?

What is occupational therapy?

What are some examples of accommodations offered to students?

• Below are some examples of standard teaching and learning reasonable accommodations:
• Provide accessible teaching and learning locations.
• Allow students to record lectures.
• Use of Assitive Technology (AT) in teaching and learning venues.
• Premission to take rest breaks in teaching and learning sessions.

• There are a variety of reasonable accommodations, many more than listed above. The accommodations you avail of as a student registered with the Disability Service are specific to your preferences, needs, and experiences.

• If you would like to learn more about reasonable accommodations, please visit the following link:

What are standard reasonable accommodations?

Disability and Advocacy in the Workplace

• Seeking jobs and entering the workplace may bring up many different questions including:

• How do I know if a job will be inclusive and accessible?

• What type of job environments suit my preferences?

• When/how should I disclose my disability to my co-workers or employer?

• There are a variety of student services and resources at Trinity that can help you unpack these questions.

For specific information on planning a career from the Disability Service, you may visit the following link:

Planning Your Career

Trinity's Careers Service is another student service that can help you navigate the job search and application process.

Trinity Careers Service

Planning for Life After Trinity

This window contains links to resources and services that may prove helpful as you begin planning for what you will do after finishing your studies at Trinity.

MyCareer Portal

AHEAD Ireland

Trinity Careers Service

LinkedIn Learning

Planning Your Career (Disability Service Page)

Planning for Placement and Internships

• Trinity's Disability Service is committed to ensuring that students undertaking a placement or internship as a component of their course receive reasonable accommodations.

• The Disability Service has outlined a series of Placement/Internship Planning supports.

• Central to these supports is communication and information sharing between course providers, employers, and students, facilitated by the Disability Service.

• For detailed information on these supports and how to apply for and receive reasonable accommodations on placement, please visit the following link:

Placement/Internship Planning

Exam Supports

To receive exam accommodations, you must first register with the Disability Service by completing an Application for Reasonable Accommodations.

IMPORTANT: DEADLINES FOR EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS

• We recommend that you make your request for exam accommodations as early as possible in the academic year.
• To receive accommodations for Semester 1 assessments and the Foundation Scholarship assessment, the deadline is the last Friday in October.
• To receive accommodations for Semester 2 assessments, the deadline is the last Friday in February.
• For re-assessments, the deadline is the last Friday in June.
• Contact askds@tcd.ie for specific dates.

For more information on exam accommodations at Trinity, please visit the following link:

Exam supports for Trinity Students

Mental Health and Well-Being

• 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.

Supports and Student Services for Mental Health and Well-Being

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Mental Health and the Transition to College

Crisis Supports for Students

Student Counselling

Other Student Services

Occupational Therapist Support (Disability Service)

Academic Supports

• 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 contiains 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.

Respite Spaces on Campus

Sensory Environment - TCD Sense Map

Community and Environment

SafeZone

Physical Access Information

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Why should I register with the Disability Service?

• In accordance with the Disability Act of 2005, the Equal Status Acts of 2000 (as amended), the University Act of 1997, and the HEA Act of 2022, students with disabilities are entitled to complete and equitable access to all facets of university life as can reasonably be provided.
• This means that accommodations must be put in place to ensure all students have the appropriate support to access all aspects of life at Trinity.
• Students with disabilities may receive these supports through registering with the Disability Service at Trinity.
• Reasonable accommodations are put in place with the goal of equity, meaning each student has the resources they need to participate and flourish at Trinity. They are not an unfair advantage, nor should they be regarded as such.
• By choosing to register, you are allowing yourself the opportunity to learn more about reasonable accommodations and avail of those which are most appropriate for your experiences and needs.
• If you would like to learn more about reasonable accommodations and the policy at Trinity's Disability Service, please visit the following link:
  • You are also welcome to come and meet with a staff member for more information during the Drop-In Hours which are held at the Disability Service Hub in Printing House Square, Monday–Friday from 12–2 pm during term time.
  • Or, you may email askds@tcd.ie with any additional questions.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

What documents or information do I need to register?

• In the process of registering with the Disability Service, you will be prompted to upload "Evidence of Disability."
• The specific type of document you upload as "Evidence of Disability" depends on what disability (or disabilities) you are registering with.
  • For more specific information on the appropriate documentation for your registration category, please visit the following link:

• If you do not have an existing report providing evidence of your disability, you can submit a complete "Evidence of Disability Form," which has been filled out by the appropriate medical professional (or College Health Services, Student Counselling Services, or private medical practice if the professional is unavailable).

• The Evidence of Disability Form can be found on the page associated with the link above.

• If you do not have the appropriate evidence, we recommend that you upload any relevant documentation so that staff can meet with you and assess steps forward.

Reasonable Accommodations Application Process

How do I register with the Disability Service?

• Registering with the Disability Service may also be referred to as "Applying for Reasonable Accommodations with the Disability Service."
• The registration process occurs online, through your my.tcd.ie student portal.
• At the following link, you can find a detailed outline of steps to register with the Disability Service, including information on what "Evidence of Disability" is appropriate for your registration type:

• Please note: Even if you do not have the exact Evidence of Disability listed on the above web page, please register and upload either a relevant or blank document. Disability Service staff can discuss your situation further at that point.
• If you still have questions or concerns, please come to a drop-in appointment at the Disability Service, which is held from 12-2 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

Reasonable Accommodations Application Process