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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
Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing will be assessed on the basis of evidence submitted with the DARE Application. Evidence for three categories
Blind / Vision Impaired
6Including, 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
Contact Us Application and assessment enquiries should be directed to the Access Offices in participating Colleges To enquire about eligibility, exemptions, restrictions and course-related requirements contact

Contact Us
Contact Us Application and assessment enquiries should be directed to the Access Offices in participating Colleges To enquire about eligibility, exemptions, restrictions and course-related requirements

Terms and Conditions of Application
To apply to DARE you must agree to the HEAR terms and conditions below: By ticking yes, I confirm that I have read and I

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

Educational Impact
Educational Impact The Educational Impact Statement (EIS) allows you and your school to provide details of how your disability has impacted on your second level