1. Online Orientation 23 Sept 20102010

2. Welcome to our online orientation, a short presentation about what we can do for you. The DCU Disability and Learning Support Service provides supports to all Students with a Disability across campus and all Undergrad & Postgrad programs We work with all colleges and schools as well as all other student services. Everybody from Admissions to Exams and everything in between.

3. Room LG 18 Tel: +353 1 700 5927 Fax: +353 1 700 8661 Email: disability.service@dcu.iedisability.service@dcu.ie Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.15am-5.15pm Computer Building

4. Anne O’Connor Head of Service Ted Harvey Disability Officer Marian Scullion Administrative Assistant Lucy Dendy Learning Support Tutor Henry Langton Assistive Technology Officer

5. In order to access supports students must register with the Service We support all students with disabilities attending DCU be they Full time, part time or Oscail students We organise Exam supports and a range of academic supports We can liaise with schools & colleges to assist you with your studies The aim of the DLSS is to support students while maintaining the academic integrity of the course

6. By disclosing your disability it means that you will be assisted in accessing a range of reasonable supports, provided by the DLSS. Exam Accommodations Notetakers & PA’s Spelling & Grammar waivers Assistive Technology Why not arrange to speak to us regarding ways we can support you

7. Any information that you provide to the DLSS will remain confidential. It is important to remember however, that the DLSS cannot provide support in isolation. With your permission, information will be disclosed solely for the purpose of arranging the necessary support for you

8. An Accessible Campus and Facilities An Educational Needs Assessment Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Services Learning Support Service Examination Support Personal Assistants, Notetakers, Sign Language Interpreters / CART

9.  Needs Assessment  Group Study Skills workshops  One–to-one learning support  Exam preparation  Screening for dyslexia  Advocacy and awareness training

10. Example of Exam Supports Extra Time/ Regular rest Breaks Scribe/ Exams on Tape Smaller examination centre Enlarged papers/ Braille / on cd Use of Computer or Assistive Technology Students who wish to apply for examination supports are required to register with the Disability and Learning Support Service no later than 1st November each year.

11. E-mail, E-mail, E-mail, Your DCU e-mail address ONLY John.smith@mail.dcu.ie Our New Website www.dcu.ie/students/disability/in dex.shtml updated regularly with relevant information during the year www.dcu.ie/students/disability/in dex.shtml Let us know if your details change

12. Contact us and register Respond to our letters/e-mails Check out our website regularly – www.dcu.ie/students/disability/index.shtml www.dcu.ie/students/disability/index.shtml Keep us up to date on supports and if they are working for you Above all: Don’t leave it to Nov and Dec to register with us – it may be too late to support you!

13. Contact us to register if you have not already done so. Sign up for Learning Support Group Sessions. Give us feedback – let us know how you are getting on. Get involved and ENJOY!