Better Options Online Fair for Students & Adults with Disabilities

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AHEAD is hosting a 1 day online Better Options Online Fair for students and adults with disabilities and specific learning difficulties.

AHEAD is an independent non-profit organisation working to create inclusive environments in education and employment for people with disabilities.

The Better Options Online Fair is a free 1 day online event for students and adults with disabilities and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or with mental health conditions, exploring post-secondary school options in education in the Republic of Ireland

The event will take place online via Zoom from 10.30-4pm on Saturday, November 27th.

Better Options Online Fair

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Talks on:

  • Options and Routes to Courses.
  • Getting the most from College Life.
  • Succeeding with Assistive Technology.
  • How the DARE Scheme works.
  • What to Expect Post Secondary School.

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This event is ideal for adults returning to education or for students with disabilities considering their post leaving cert educational options, parents and guidance counsellors. Attendees are able to learn about college support services, making the most of your time in college and access routes open to those with disabilities and specific learning difficulties, including how to make an application to DARE- Disability Access Route to Education. There will be information on both Further Education and Training, as well as Higher Education. There will be live Q&As where you can ask questions on DARE, accessing supports in college and any other questions you might have.

There will also be a free one to one Information Service for anyone registered for the event available on the day to be able to ask questions about their specific circumstances. Slots are limited so we recommend letting us know in advance if you would like to use the Information Service by emailing [email protected].

Accessibility: Please note that there will be live captioning provided for the webinar (talks) however there will be no live captions provided for the Information Service, anyone that have any access requirements (for example ISL Interpreter) to take part in the one to one sessions must book in advance (at least 3 days before the event) in order to be fully accommodated.


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