Better Options 2019
Wednesday, 9th October 2019
Date: 18th November 2019
Time: 10.00am-13.00pm
Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Ave, Clontarf, Dublin, D09 R232
Fee: It's free (also no registration needed)
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Better Options is a college fair for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties will take place in The Marino Institute of Education, Clontarf, Dublin from 10.00am-13.00pm.
This college fair is an ideal event for students with disabilities considering their post leaving cert educational options. Attendees are able to talk to staff from college support services to gather key information about courses 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. Colleges nationwide are represented in the exhibition hall and talks run concurrently, covering topics such as DARE and some key preparatory tips for entering college.
Any queries please feel free to contact Christine at Christine.hynes@ahead.ie or call us on 01 716 4397.
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schedule for the day
10:30 - 11:00 am: Opening
Location
The Sports Hall, Marino Conference Centre
Formal Opening of The Better Options Fair
Speakers
Dr Teresa O'Doherty, President of Marino Institute of Education
Dara Ryder, Incoming Executive Director of AHEAD
Róisín Hackett, Student Activist, Trinity College Dublin
11.00 - 11.45 am: DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) Info Session
Overview of the DARE application process and key tips when applying to college through this access route.
Location
The Lecture Room, Marino Conference Centre
Speaker
Colm Downes, Access Programmes Manager from The Irish Universities Association
12.00 - 12.30 pm: Into College and what's there for you
Providing you with useful tips to make the most of your college experience
Location
The Shaw/Yeats Room, Marino Conference Centre
Speakers
Courtney McGrath, Disability Officer of The Trinity College Dublin Students' Union
Hannah Kelly, GetAHEAD Coordinator of AHEAD
12.00 -12.30 pm: Into...I don't know what?
A talk on career guidance for students with disabilities to help you decide where to go next
Location
The Lecture Room, Marino Conference Centre
Speakers
Catherine Greene, Chairperson of The Adult Guidance Association and Executive Member of The Insitute of Guidance Counsellors.
Lorraine Gallagher, Information and Training Officer of AHEAD.
12:45 - 13:30 pm: DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) Info Session
Overview of the DARE application process and key tips when applying to college through this access route.
Location
The Lecture Room, Marino Conference Centre
Speaker
Colm Downes, Access Programmes Manager from The Irish Universities Association
Better Options Video
Blog: What can the Disability Office do for you?
Confused about what the Disability or Access Service can do for you? Read the blog to find out exactly what you can get!
Exhibitors
Check out the list of colleges and other exhibitors there on the day!
Getting There
This college fair is an ideal event for students with disabilities considering their post leaving cert educational options.
