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Physical Disability
This category of DARE is reserved for those with significant mobility difficulties. For example applications for those with Hypermobility or Costochondritis may be considered for
Neurological Condition (including Brain Injury and Epilepsy)
(Including (but not exclusively) Epilepsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Huntington’s Disease, Brain Tumour, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Friedreich’s Ataxia, Head/Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Spinal
Mental Health Condition
(Including (but not exclusively) Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Clinical Depressive Conditions, Severe Anxiety, Severe Phobias, OCD, Severe Eating Disorders, Psychosis). Appropriate Professional Consultant Psychiatrist on Specialist
Dyscalculia/ Significant Numeracy Difficulties
NOTE: DARE has replaced its SpLD category. We have now created two new expanded categories in its place:• Dyslexia / Significant Literacy Difficulties, and;• Dyscalculia
Dyslexia/ Significant Literacy Difficulties
NOTE: DARE has replaced its SpLD category. We have now created two new expanded categories in its place:• Dyslexia / Significant Literacy Difficulties (detailed below),
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) – Dyspraxia
Please note that a stand-alone diagnosis of “dysgraphia” is not accepted for DARE. It will be considered if it is presenting as part of/ as
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
A standalone diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) will not be eligible as a ‘standalone’ condition under the category of Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Where an
Blind / Vision Impaired
Including, but not limit to, the following conditions: Albinism, Aniridia, Coloboma Congenital cataracts, Corneal dystrophies (including Keratoconus), Nystagmus, Optic atrophy, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, Retinal dystrophy,
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Appropriate Professional Consultant Psychiatrist ORPsychologist ORNeurologist ORPaediatrician.All of whom are a member of his or her professional or regulatory body.In cases where an applicant is
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome)
Appropriate Professional Consultant Psychiatrist ORPsychologist ORNeurologist ORPaediatrician.All of whom are a member of his or her professional or regulatory body.In cases where an applicant is
Testimonials
Testimonials DARE is for school-leavers under 23 years of age whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. Watch the videos
Contact Us
Application and assessment enquiries should be directed to the Disability Offices Click on the link for participating colleges below or fill in the form at