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About Better Options

Better Options 2025 is AHEAD’s annual college information event exploring post-secondary education and training in Ireland. Whether you're considering a university, a further education college, or an apprenticeship, this event has information tailored for you. 

Join us online to hear from disability support services, inclusive education specialists, students who’ve navigated the journey themselves, and organisations supporting disabled learners.

Better Options is completely free and will be hosted over Zoom. 

Who should attend?  

Students with disabilities exploring their education options after school, as well as parents, teachers, and guidance professionals. 

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.   

What to Expect 

• Learn how to access supports in higher and further education 

• Hear directly from students who have been there 

• Find out how to apply through the DARE scheme 

• Get practical tips on assistive technology and studying abroad 

• Advice for parents supporting young people with disabilities 

• Explore inclusive apprenticeship and FET routes 

Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025 

Time: 10:30-14:30 

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Free event – Registration required! 
Register for Better Options!

Accessibility:

There will be live captioning provided during Better Options talks and auto-generated captions for the one-to-one Information Service. Presentation slides will be made available here on the Better Options website as soon as possible.  

If you have any further access requirements, please let us know either on the registration form or by contacting us via email at caoimhe.cronin@ahead.ie. 

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