Better Options 2022 November 26th
Wednesday, 15th June 2022
Online Fair for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties
What: Free 1 day online event for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties, and adults with disabilities, exploring post-secondary school options in education.
Available to: Adults returning to education or students with disabilities considering their post leaving cert educational options, parents and guidance counsellors in the Republic of Ireland.
When: Better Options 2022 will take place online via Zoom from 10.00-1pm on Saturday, November 26th with breaks throughout the day. Registration will open in September - sign up to our newsletter to receive weekly updates on AHEAD's work and events.
More information:
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 Further Education and Training, as well as Higher Education and Apprenticeships. 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.
Accessibility:
There will be live captioning provided for the webinar (talks) and auto-generated captions for the one-to-one Information Service, anyone that has any other 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.
Programme:
On Saturday November 26th, we will host online talks on topics such as;
- Options and routes to further and higher education
- Assistive technology and what it can do for you
- The DARE scheme and exemption forms
- What to expect and getting college ready
Registration:
Registration will open in September - sign up to our newsletter to receive weekly updates on AHEAD's work and events.
