Search Results
No results were found...
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
Application and assessment enquiries should be directed to the Disability Offices Click on the link for participating colleges below. Contact the Access Offices in participating
Contact Us
Application and assessment enquiries should be directed to the Access Offices Click on the link for participating colleges below to speak with a HEI staff
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
Supporting Documentation Here you will find a set of Application Guides, Resources and Forms in a downloadable and printable format which can help you to
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
Providing evidence of your disability
Providing evidence of your disability DARE requires you to submit evidence of your disability as part of your application. The Evidence of Disability Form 2026
Steps to making an application
Application Timeline & Steps to Making an Application You can apply at cao.ie from 5 November but you should start to review the DARE Handbook