Disability supports

Tipperary ETB is committed to providing academic and assessment support to students with disabilities.

We use a Universal Design for Teaching and Learning approach to ensure inclusivity, and we also provide individual support to students who may need it.

Our aim is to make sure that you can engage fully in your course and are not disadvantaged because of a disability.

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Who can access disability supports?

Students with a disability or significant ongoing illness can apply to receive reasonable accommodation or support while:

on a course, or
at the point of assessment.

How can I access this support?

You can arrange this support throughout your learning journey, but it is best to discuss your needs as early as possible so that any support you require can be put in place without delay.

You can discuss your support needs with your teacher.

If you would like to discuss available supports, please email [email protected] to arrange this.

How can I apply for support?

To apply for support, a needs assessment is conducted at centre level with you. You are asked to present your evidence of disability documentation before you complete a needs assessment.

This table of information shows the type of evidence you need to submit, based on the type of disability.

Do I have to disclose my disability to apply for support?

Disclosing is your choice, and you will make your decision based on your personal circumstances and support needs.

However, for Tipperary FET College to provide you with support or reasonable accommodation, we will require this information to support your application. But we only need information relevant to your support needs, and it will only be shared with those who need to know and who can help put support in place.

For additional information on disclosure please follow this link to Ahead.ie.

What are classroom supports?

At your Needs Assessment, we will agree on a plan for your classroom supports. We understand that you may need accommodations for some subjects and not for others. Examples of classroom accommodations used by students include:

Assistive technology equipment to assist with completing classroom assignments, if eligible.
Non-medical helper or personal assistance for personal care or hygiene, if eligible.
Provision of required reading in an accessible format, if eligible
Provision of an Irish Sign Language (ISL) Interpreter and/or Note Taker for Deaf students, if eligible.
Students’ teachers may be made aware of your disability, if desired.

What are assessment supports (reasonable accommodation)?

You may be entitled to supports if you are doing assessment as part of a certified course. This support might include extra time, use of an alternative exam location in your centre, use of a reader, etc.

Please talk to your teacher as early as possible about your assessment support needs.

For more information on assessment supports (reasonable accommodation), visit the Assessment Information section of the FET Student Hub.