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Application Guides, Resources and Forms

Here you will find a set of Application Guides, Resources and Forms in a downloadable and printable format which can help you to make a DARE application.

Supporting Documentation and Forms 2025

DARE Handbook 2025
DARE Information Flyer 2025
Section B: Educational Impact Statement
Section C: Evidence of Disability Form
Section D: School Statement

Guidelines & Checklists 2025

Guide to Providing Evidence of your Disability

Information for Guidance Counsellors/ Teachers in relation to applicants with Dyslexia/ Significant Literacy Difficulties or Dyscalculia/ Significant Numeracy Difficulties

Literacy/Numeracy Attainment Sheet

Information for Educational Psychologists: Applicants with Dyslexia/ Significant Literacy Difficulties and/or Dyscalculia/ Significant Numeracy Difficulties

Guidelines for GPs for completing the DARE Section C Evidence of Disability Form

School Presentation 2025

DARE Presentation 2025

Additional Information

Click on one of the links below to find out more about DARE

More DARE Resources at CAO.ie
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply to DARE