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Join Our DARE HEAR CPD Webinar Series!

Are you a teacher, guidance counsellor, or youth and community professional working with young people? If so, our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) series is tailored specifically for you. This series of 3 engaging webinars is designed to help you provide young people with the most accurate information on applying to the DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) and HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) schemes.

These sessions will give you:

  • Professional insights into the application process for the DARE and HEAR schemes.
  • Best practice tips for delivering your own information sessions.
  • An understanding of the key dates and stages in the schemes’ assessment calendar.

In addition to expanding your knowledge, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow college access and disability officers, fostering a network of support and collaboration.

Webinar Schedule:

  1. Introduction to the DARE and HEAR Schemes
    • Date: Wednesday, 13th November
    • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    • Location: Zoom
  2. Ensuring Best Practice for Documentation and Application
    • Date: Wednesday, 15th January
    • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    • Location: Zoom
  3. Application Outcomes, Reviews, and Appeals
    • Date: Wednesday, 30th April
    • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    • Location: Zoom

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and ensure you’re fully equipped to guide young people through the HEAR and DARE schemes. Feel free to share this with colleagues who may benefit from these sessions!

For any queries, contact Daniel McFarlane, Access Manager at the Irish Universities Association, at daniel.mcfarlane@iua.ie.

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