DARE Advice Clinic Thursday 21 st of January 2016 Room pm, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Welcome Everyone to the DARE Clinic 2016 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Overview of DARE Clinic Part pm 6.10pm - Welcome Address by Declan Treanor 6.10pm 6.30pm Explanation of the DARE Process 6.30pm 7.00pm - Trinity Supports Break (10 minutes) Part pm 7.45pm - Breakout Groups with Student Ambassadors Closing remarks Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Statistics of students with disabilities entering Trinity Applications Total number of applicants to TCD who disclosed a disability on the CAO application form Number of applicants who completed the DARE application process Number of applicants eligible for DARE consideration on grounds of disability Number of new entrants with disabilities entering on full points Number of DARE entrants on reduced points Total number of new entrants with a disability Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 2015 Trinity DARE Entrants DisabilityOffered Merit Accepted MeritOffered DAREAccepted DARE ADD/ADHD Autism Blind/Vis dis0010 Deaf/HoH3055 Dyspraxia DCD4419 Mental Health Neurological4443 SOI - Ongoing Medical Physical Disability8676 Specific Learning Diff Unknown1000 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Top course choices of DARE Entrants TSM Arts combinations20 Economic and Social Studies20 Science17 Law Combinations13 Nursing - Gen/Psych/ID9 Medicine7 Pharmacy6 Engineering/with Management5 Occupational Therapy5 European Studies4 English Studies3 Clinical Speech and Language Studies3 Human Health and Disease3 Dental Science3 Radiation Therapy3 Maths3 Philosophy, Political Sci, Economics & Sociology3 Midwifery2 Computer Science and Business2 Social Studies2 Sociology and Social Policy2 Drama and Theatre Studies1 Psychology1 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Breakdown by Disability of Trinity Students registered with DS in 2014/2015 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Breakdown of Students across Faculty and Disability in Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Allocation of DARE Places in Trinity Trinity reserves 22% (rising to 25% by 2019) On courses with a quota of more than 40 places, approximately 7% are DARE places, on smaller courses there may be only one or two places Applicants should note that DARE eligibility provides an opportunity to compete for such places it does not guarantee or entitle them to an offer of a place on reduced points Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Trinity entry criteria Students who are eligible for a DARE offer must still: a) meet matriculation / admissions requirements https://www.tcd.ie/disability/prospective/student- info/matriculation.php AND b) meet any subject specific requirements for their chosen course, where applicable. Please check the prospectus for these details. https://www.tcd.ie/disability/prospective/student- info/matriculation.php Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Reduced points in Trinity HEAR/DARE - have at least 80 95% of the Leaving Certificate points for the course of your choice Points reductions on any given course are not determined by the number of places available in the course and the level of demand and, as such, cannot be reliably predicted in advance Prioritisation of places to students with sensory/physical disability Prioritisation to HEAR & DARE students Condition of a DARE Offer: Students who receive a DARE offer must register with the Disability Service and agree on a schedule of meetings with the service Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Overview of ChangesDisability Type Timeline The Educational Impact Statement replaces Section B Second Level Academic Reference. AllEntry 2016 Personal Statement becomes Applicant Statement and is now part of Section B Educational Impact Statement. AllEntry 2016 New DARE Eligibility Criteria:AllEntry 2016 GP Verification of a consultants diagnosis for non-SLD applicants. Non-Specific Learning Difficulty Entry 2016 Prioritisation of offers to DARE and HEAR eligible applicants.AllEntry 2016 Prioritisation of offers to students with physical and sensory disabilities. Physical / Sensory Entry 2016 Removal of the mandatory requirement of a full psycho- educational assessment dated within three years of application. Specific Learning Difficulty & DCD Entry 2017 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Matriculation refers to the minimum requirements for entry to college. Before you can be considered for admission you must meet these minimum standards. Matriculation has nothing to do with points. To be offered a place in Trinity you must: Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade C or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers or at least grade C in the University Matriculation examination The six subjects above must include: A pass in English A pass in mathematics and a pass in a language other than English OR a pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language Trinity Specific Information Matriculation Requirements Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Trinity Specific Information Language or Mathematics Waiver Students with specific learning difficulties, sensory or communication disabilities may apply for a waiver of the modern language requirement, provided that the study of a language does not form part of their chosen course of study. In addition, students with dyscalculia, sensory or communication disabilities may be eligible to request exemption from the minimum entry requirement of a pass in mathematics, where mathematics does not form any component of their intended course. Please note: 1. This is a separate application to the DARE supplementary admissions process and written application must be made to the Undergraduate Admissions Team, Academic Registry, Watts Building, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Dublin 2 before 1 July of the year of entry. 2. Students should be aware that the criteria for waiving the language or mathematics requirement are different to that required for the DARE scheme. The granting of a language waiver does not mean that a student is automatically eligible for the DARE scheme.y/ Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Disability Student Ambassadors Students registered with DS - Studying in Trinity Engage/host DS events Attend Monthly Training and Leadership Programme Will inform you of DARE and Supports in Trinity Who we are? Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin DISABILITY ACCESS ROUTE TO EDUCATION Trinit y Presentati on For Entry Autumn 2016 DARE 2016 focusing on Impact of Disability on Education Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin https://www.tcd.ie/disability/prospective/ Further information can be found at this website: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Further Information Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Rationale for changes.. DARE not getting the students that are necessarily impacted as a result of disability. Previous DARE criteria for eligibility is evidencing of a disability but does not for the most part measure educational impact of a disability. Cost of providing evidence of disability discouraging applicants from lower income families applying. Intersection between disability and socio-economic disadvantage. There is a group of students with disabilities who are socio-economically disadvantaged and are most educationally impacted. Reconsideration of the policies and processes surrounding targets/quotas within and across participating HEIs and the admissions process. DARE not getting the students that are necessarily impacted as a result of disability. Previous DARE criteria for eligibility is evidencing of a disability but does not for the most part measure educational impact of a disability. Cost of providing evidence of disability discouraging applicants from lower income families applying. Intersection between disability and socio-economic disadvantage. There is a group of students with disabilities who are socio-economically disadvantaged and are most educationally impacted. Reconsideration of the policies and processes surrounding targets/quotas within and across participating HEIs and the admissions process. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin New DARE Scheme 2016 Broadening avenues for applicants to provide evidence of disability in order to make it easier and more affordable to apply to DARE. Targeting applicants who have been educationally impacted as a result of a disability as opposed to students with a disability. Increasing the number of students that are particularly under represented in higher education. Broadening avenues for applicants to provide evidence of disability in order to make it easier and more affordable to apply to DARE. Targeting applicants who have been educationally impacted as a result of a disability as opposed to students with a disability. Increasing the number of students that are particularly under represented in higher education. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin What is DARE? The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who as a result of having a disability have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Should I Apply? If your disability has had a negative impact on your educational performance in school. You may not be able to meet the points for your preferred course due to the impact of disability. You are under 23 years as at 1 January If your disability has had a negative impact on your educational performance in school. You may not be able to meet the points for your preferred course due to the impact of disability. You are under 23 years as at 1 January 2016. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Benefits of DARE Prioritisation of Groups by participating colleges when allocating reduced points places: Applicants eligible for both DARE and HEAR Applicants with a physical or sensory disability In Trinity we will prioritise students in either of these categories- as they are under represented in college (national trend). Prioritisation of Groups by participating colleges when allocating reduced points places: Applicants eligible for both DARE and HEAR Applicants with a physical or sensory disability In Trinity we will prioritise students in either of these categories- as they are under represented in college (national trend). Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Benefits of DARE Reduced Points An example: If the Leaving Certificate points for a course is 360 points, an eligible DARE applicant could be offered a place with a lower points score e.g. 350 points. Applicants need to meet entry and programme requirements to be considered for a DARE reduced points offer. The amount of points a particular course is reduced by is dependent on: The overall number of places on the course The number of reserved DARE places on the course The number of DARE eligible applicants competing for these reserved places. The reduction in points for DARE places can vary every year. Therefore it is a competition between DARE students. Reduced Points An example: If the Leaving Certificate points for a course is 360 points, an eligible DARE applicant could be offered a place with a lower points score e.g. 350 points. Applicants need to meet entry and programme requirements to be considered for a DARE reduced points offer. The amount of points a particular course is reduced by is dependent on: The overall number of places on the course The number of reserved DARE places on the course The number of DARE eligible applicants competing for these reserved places. The reduction in points for DARE places can vary every year. Therefore it is a competition between DARE students. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin College supports may include: Benefits of DARE You dont have to be eligible for DARE to get support in college. A needs assessment is conducted to identify your specific support requirements. You dont have to be eligible for DARE to get support in college. A needs assessment is conducted to identify your specific support requirements. Orientation Programmes Learning Support Assistive Technology Library Support Exam Accommodations Educational Support Worker Academic Tuition Orientation Programmes Learning Support Assistive Technology Library Support Exam Accommodations Educational Support Worker Academic Tuition Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Disabilities eligible for consideration under DARE your disability must impact on your education attainment Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including Aspergers Syndrome) ADD / ADHD Blind / Vision Impaired Deaf / Hard of Hearing DCD Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia Mental Health Conditions Neurological Conditions (incl. Brain Injury & Epilepsy) Speech & Language Communication Disorder Significant Ongoing Illness Physical Disability Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Educational Impact 1.On your Learning or Exam Results ? 2.On your Attendance or regularly Disrupted your school day? 3.Has it affected your School Experience and Well-being ? 4.Have you received Intervention or Supports ? 5.Has it affected your homework and study Time ? 6.Has it caused any other Educational Impact ? 7.If you have a Specific Learning Difficulty, is it severely impacting on your literacy or numeracy skills? Has your disability impacted on any 2 of the following? Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Educational Impact Statement Applicants with a Specific Learning Difficulty must meet indicator 7 and one other indicator. All other applicants must meet any 2 of indicators 1-6. Summary Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin DARE Eligibility Criteria? To be eligible for DARE you must meet both the DARE evidence of disability criteria and DARE educational impact criteria. Applicants must provide the required evidence of their disability and provide an Educational Impact Statement from their school to be considered for DARE. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Supplementary Information Form (SIF)-DATES Section A: Applicant Information Completed by you by 1st March Answer Yes to Q1 to apply to DARE and fully complete Questions 1-4. Section B: Educational Impact Statement Applicant Statement completed by you. School Statement completed by your school. Send to CAO by 1 April Section C: Evidence of a Disability Completed by the appropriate professional. Send to CAO by 1 April 2016 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Section B: Educational Impact Statement Provides information on how your disability has impacted on your second level education. There are 2 sections 1. Applicant Statement 2. School Statement Download form. Complete the Applicant Statement with your school. Applicant Statement Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Section B: Educational Impact Statement This section needs to be completed by either your: Guidance Counsellor Learning Support Teacher Year Head or Visiting Teacher The form MUST BE signed and stamped by school principal/deputy principal. You must return to the CAO by 1 April School Statement Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Section C: Evidence of Disability Provides verification of your disability and helps to determine 3rd level supports. You can provide an existing report OR Complete Section C Evidence of Disability. NB. Get form completed, signed and stamped by the appropriate professional or accompanied by their business card or headed paper. GP Verification Your GP may be in a position to complete Section C Evidence of disability, if they have the appropriate information on file from the consultant/specialist. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Section C: Evidence of Disability It is important to note that applicants applying under the following disability categories must provide a report that is less than 3 years old i.e. dated after 1 February ADD / ADHD Mental Health Condition Significant Ongoing Illness Specific Learning Difficulty (including Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) DCD - Dyspraxia/ Dysgraphia. Age of Reports Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Section C: Evidence of Disability Applicants with a Specific Learning Difficulty (including dyslexia and dyscalculia) must provide a full psycho-educational assessment dated after 1 February Applicants with DCD - Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia. must provide a full psycho-educational assessment dated after 1 February 2013 AND Evidence of Disability Form 2016 OR Existing report completed by Occupational Therapist or Neurologist or Chartered Physiotherapist (No age limit) Psycho Educational Assessment Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Section C: Evidence of Disability Check out the guide to providing evidence of your disability onguides-resources/ Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 1.Apply to CAO atby 1 February Review your DARE Application Guide with parents or guardians. 3.Complete Section A of the Supplementary Info Form and apply to DARE by 1 March Submit Educational Impact Statement and Evidence of Disability to CAO by 1 April How do I apply? Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Keep proof of postage. Meet the Deadlines! Keep proof of postage. Meet the Deadlines! Helpful Tips Review the guide with your parents / guardians. Select Yes to Question 1 on the Supplementary Information Form Ensure you speak to your Teacher early about the Educational Impact Statement. Review the guide with your parents / guardians. Select Yes to Question 1 on the Supplementary Information Form Ensure you speak to your Teacher early about the Educational Impact Statement. Request Evidence of Disability documents early. Send good quality copies of all pages of the correct documents completed by appropriate professionals. Submit all Evidence of Disability documents requested. Request Evidence of Disability documents early. Send good quality copies of all pages of the correct documents completed by appropriate professionals. Submit all Evidence of Disability documents requested. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin DARE Timeline Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Submit it! Check it! Send it! Remember Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Follow us on.. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Remember You can apply to both DARE & HEAR Applicants who are both DARE and HEAR eligible will be prioritised by colleges when allocating reduced points places. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin cao.ie susi.ie qualifax.ie Further Information Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Making a SUSI Application: Nationality: Irish, EU, EEA, Swiss nationals or have specific leave to remain in the State. Residency: 3 of last 5 years in Ireland, EU, EEA or Switzerland. Progression in education NFQ levels Approved College/Course Reckonable Income (Class - Dependent/Independent) less than 54,240/ 59,595/ 64,700 less than 39,875/ 43,810/ 47,575 Key Eligibility Criteria Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin SUSI: Some Key Messages Check the website:(Use Eligibility Reckoner) CAO form: Tick the SUSI option to share your college acceptance Apply early: April 2016 Return requested documentation: complete and on time Self employed: Early tax returns in 2016 Contact SUSI Website:Facebook.com/susisupport Twitter.com/susihelpdesk Telephone helpdesk: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Trinity Supports and Services What supports are there in College? Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Trinity Disability Service (DS) 361 The number of students whom registered with the Disability Service in students entered via CAO with 142 entering reduced points offer 80% - The amount of overall registrations that took place in the first term 3,929 - The number of appointments students had with staff in the DS was thats an average of 3 appointments per student 18,342 The number of enquires made to the DS by phone,and walk-In enquiries in Trinity Strategy - 25 percent of places in Trinity are for students from widening participation backgrounds including students with a disability (DARE) Some facts and figures Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Supports and Services for Students Services & Supports for students Disability Service Unilink Parents/ Guardians Counselling Service Trinity Health Centre Tutor Student Union Peer Mentor Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin The Disability Service The service employs nine full-time staff and over sixty casual educational support workers, who provide direct support to over four hundred students with disabilities, some of these include: Disability Officers - Maura Gallahue, Declan Reilly, Declan Treanor Assistive Technology Officer/Disability Officer Andrew Costello (ATIC) Occupational Therapists Claire Gleeson, Kieran Lewis, Maria Clince Who we are Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Students with disabilities can avail of a number of supports in college: Individual meetings with DO-LENS, Reasonable accommodations Unilink appointments with Occupational Therapist Ambassador training and development programme Exam accommodations Assistive Technology Transition to Employment Planning Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin The Student Journey The Disability Service aims to develop clear and effective support systems at all stages in the student journey from university entrance to graduation to employment. Aim Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin The Student Journey Pre-entry, admission and the first year experience. Building and maintaining a university career. Progressing through university to employment. Pathways Model taking account of the total Student Journey from pre-entry to employment or further education Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Break for 10 mintues When we return we will divide into breakout groups with DS Student Ambassadors to discuss Educational Impacts, Trinity Life, Courses, Supports etc. Thank You! Contact Details: Phone: Website: