The Disability Support Service can:

• Meet with students and carry out an assessment of need
• Submit funding applications to the Higher Education Authority (HEA)
• Put relevant supports in place
• Monitor the effectiveness of supports
• Provide structured study skills sessions
• Liaise with all college staff
• Offer on-going support to students and staff

The role of the disability Support Officer is to:

• Assist in the identification of student needs,
• Work with individual students to secure funding for relevant educational resources.
• Facilitate and support students in the development of a variety of learning strategies
• Deliver a high-quality and confidential support service to students, whilst retaining a sensitive approach to their practical learning support needs and concerns
• Create and maintain communication with course tutors and other providers to maximise the learning support for clients
• Provide information and advice to college staff
• Develop and deliver tailored disability awareness training packages for staff development days
• Network with other professionals, agencies and community services
• Deliver disability awareness training to students and offer advice to the general student population

The Disability Support Service:

• Offers advice, information and resources on disability and disability issues
• Provide disability equality training on request either in general or specific areas
• Works with staff to find optimal solutions for any given situation