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The Maynooth Experience is for everyone, and NUIM welcomes learners with disabilities. Almost 3.5% of our student body, well above the national average, are people with disabilities. We recognise that a disability can impact upon students ability to participate in university life which is why we work with learners to help ensure that impact is minimised. Read more

 

Launch of Disability Access Route to Education 6th October 2009

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE), aimed at all school leavers with disabilities, is being launched by the seven universities, Athlone IT, DIT, National College of Ireland and the Mater Dei Institute of Education. This supplementary admissions scheme recognises the impact of disability on educational attainment and on progression to higher education. Read more

 

Read our handbook for practical advice if you are considering attending Maynooth.

 

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Disability Office Blog
  • Student+ Live Online Chat
    Tue, 17 Nov 2009
    Student+ participants: If you have a specific academic question or want some tips and strategies with an academic area then be sure to chat with Dr. Eoghan Smith on Tuesdays from 7.30pm in the Student+ area on Moodle.
  • Tutor Application Deadline 16 November 2009
    Thu, 05 Nov 2009
    The deadline for submission of application forms & transcripts to become a prospective tutor for the Access Office in the 2009-2010 academic year is Monday 16 November 2009 at 5pm. Please contact kelly.roche@nuim.ie / 01 708 6025
  • Reminder re Disability Scholarship Deadline
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009
    If you wish to apply for the NUI Maynooth Disability Undergraduate Scholarship, applications are due in by 1st November 2009.


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