Welcome to the DSS website. University College Cork welcomes applications from students with disabilities and there are over 800 students registered with the DSS at present. Our Mission Statement is that we are committed in as far as is reasonably possible, to empowering students with disabilities achieve their educational and vocational goals in an inclusive learning environment.

The DSS is located on College Road, behind the Boole Library. Please click here for a map of campus.

Please visit our Welcome page for more information for new students.  

Mary O'Grady, Disability Support Officer

There have been two new exciting developments in the area of study skills for students this academic year.

Firstly,  the Learning Technologies Unit have collaborated with the DSS to bring students Resources For Education (RED), a fully interactive e-learning resource, which will help students develop the study skills they need to be successful and is suitable for students on all courses and in any year of study.

RED covers a range of core skills including how to write better essays, use greater critical analysis, listen closely in lectures, write clearer notes and face exams with confidence.

Another development is the Learning Inspirations blog, where students with dyslexia/specific learning difficulties can find out handy hints and tips for study, technology and academic skills in general for students with dyslexia. The blog is quick and easy to use and is a great quick reference tool.

Please visit http://learninginspirations.wordpress.com/

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on a reduced points basis to school leavers with disabilities. DARE has been set up by a number of colleges and universities as evidence shows that disability can have a negative effect on how well a student does at school and whether they go on to college. More information can be found on the Access College website, the dedicated website for DARE.

Please visit http://www.accesscollege.ie/dare/

For application guides and other downloads click here

For screening criteria click here

The Assistive Technology (AT) Lab is located on the ground floor of the Boole Library, UCC. The lab is available to students registered with the Disability Support Service. Student can access the lab by swiping their student ID cards at the entrance door of the lab. It is an open access facility with the latest range of technologies and software to assist students with disabilities. The lab is also used as an assessment and training facility for UCC students with disabilities and students from the wider educational community. For more information please contact Linda Doran, the AT Officer l.doran@ucc.ie

For more information please click here