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What Is DARE?
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) scheme is a 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.
A student applying to the DARE scheme needs to provide evidence of:
- their disability/learning difficulty/significant ongoing illness
and - how their condition has impacted negatively on their education.
The Disability Support is there to support students with disabilities within University College Cork.
How Do I Apply for DARE?
- Apply to the CAO and indicate that you have a disability/specific learning difference/significant ongoing health conditions
- You will then be directed to an Online form and asked to submit evidence of your disability.
- Follow this link to the official DARE website and explore the steps to making an application.
How Do I Understand More About DARE?
UCC’s Disability Support has organised live online advice clinics to disseminate information on the DARE application process. Parents/prospective students/guidance counsellors and other interested parties will be afforded an opportunity to get advice on applying for the DARE scheme. For the first 30 mins approximately, there will be a presentation giving an overview of the DARE scheme with an opportunity for questions and answers afterwards.
Booking is essential for our online DARE clinics & once you have booked you will receive a reminder and link 24 hours before the clinic. UCC DARE Online DARE Clinics will be held on the following dates:
| Date | Day | Time | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30th | Wednesday | 5pm - 7pm | Please click here to book a place |
| November 14th | Thursday | 3pm - 5pm | Please click here to book a place |
| December 4th | Wednesday | 3pm - 5pm | Please click here to book a place |
| January 22nd | Wednesday | 5pm - 7pm | Please click here to book a place |
It is ESSENTIAL to book.
How Can I Contact Disability Support?
The Disability Support Department is located on the 1st floor, The Hub Building, UCC Main Campus, College Road, Cork, UCC.
Please contact dare@ucc.ie with your full name, surname and CAO number if you have any queries and we will get back to you within 1-2 working days during regular daytime office hours.