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Disability & Learning Support Service (DLSS)
Online Orientation
23 Sept 20102010
DLSS - Welcome
• Welcome to our online orientation, a short presentation about what we can do for you.
• The DCU Disability and Learning Support Service provides supports to all Students with a Disability across campus and all Undergrad & Postgrad programs
• We work with all colleges and schools as well as all other student services. Everybody from Admissions to Exams and everything in between.
DLSS is located in the School of Computing
Room LG 18
Tel: +353 1 700 5927
Fax: +353 1 700 8661
Email: [email protected]
Opening times:
Monday to Friday
9.15am-5.15pm
Computer Building
DLSS Staff contacts
Anne O’Connor Head of Service
Ted Harvey Disability Officer
Marian Scullion Administrative Assistant
Lucy Dendy Learning Support Tutor
Henry Langton Assistive Technology Officer
Why should you register with us?
In order to access supports students must register with the Service
We support all students with disabilities attending DCU be they Full time, part time or Oscail students
We organise Exam supports and a range of academic supports
We can liaise with schools & colleges to assist you with your studies
The aim of the DLSS is to support students while maintaining the academic integrity of the course
Why do people need to know about your disability?
By disclosing your disability it means that you will be assisted in accessing a range of reasonable supports, provided by the DLSS. Exam Accommodations
Notetakers & PA’s
Spelling & Grammar waivers
Assistive Technology
Why not arrange to speak to us regarding ways we can support you
Why do people need to know about your disability? contd
Any information that you provide to the DLSS will remain confidential.
It is important to remember however, that the DLSS cannot provide support in isolation.
With your permission, information will be disclosed solely for the purpose of arranging the necessary support for you
Supports offered by the DLSS
• An Accessible Campus and Facilities
• An Educational Needs Assessment
• Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Services
• Learning Support Service
• Examination Support
• Personal Assistants, Notetakers, Sign Language Interpreters / CART
Learning Support Service
Needs Assessment
Group Study Skills workshops
One–to-one learning support
Exam preparation
Screening for dyslexia
Advocacy and awareness training
Exam Supports
Example of Exam Supports
Extra Time/ Regular rest Breaks Scribe/ Exams on TapeSmaller examination centre Enlarged papers/ Braille / on cdUse of Computer or Assistive Technology
Students who wish to apply for examination supports are required to register with the Disability and Learning Support Service no later than 1st November each year.
How will DLSS communicate with me during the year?
E-mail, E-mail, E-mail, Your DCU e-mail address ONLY
Our New Website www.dcu.ie/students/disability/index.shtml
updated regularly with relevant information during the year
Let us know if your details change
Student Responsibilities
Contact us and register
Respond to our letters/e-mails
Check out our website regularly – www.dcu.ie/students/disability/index.shtml
Keep us up to date on supports and if they are working for you
Above all: Don’t leave it to Nov and Dec to register with us – it may be too late to support you!
Good Luck!
Contact us to register if you have not already done so.
Sign up for Learning Support Group Sessions.
Give us feedback – let us know how you are getting on.
Get involved and ENJOY!
