My name is Scott Byrne and this summer I was extremely fortunate to be a member of the Washington Ireland Program (WIP) Class of 2021. The Washington Ireland Program is quite a unique program, selecting students from across the island of Ireland who have displayed a dedication to service and leadership. With each class, the…
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Trinity Ability co_op’s submission to the SUSI review 2021
Trinity Ability co_op’s submission to the SUSI review 2021.
Trinity Ability co_op’s submission to the National Access Plan 2022-2026
The Trinity Ability co_op’s submission to the National Access Plan 2022-2026
The Laidlaw Scholarship application process as a person with a Disability -Harry O’Brien
How did you first hear about the Laidlaw programme? I first heard about Laidlaw in November 2019 in an email sent out by careers, and for whatever reason, I looked into it and saw that it was pretty cool, and they pay you to do something that’s great for your cv which will make you…
Sean talks about his journey through access programmes to first year undergraduate
My name is Seán Maguire and I am currently a student at Trinity College Dublin studying applied Biomedical Science in the field of Human Health and Disease, and I have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I graduated from the University College Dublin through an access programme offered by the university for a level 6…
Invisibles of Trinity -Part III
Before arriving at Trinity College Dublin as a Computer Science student and even before my diagnosis of bring on the Autistic Spectrum I was already aware of my difficulties in social encounters, especially in group work. In conversation my “radar” is limited in picking up all the subtle messaging that we all give out and…
The Google Student with Disabilities Scholarship -Daniel Kelly
Hello, my name is Daniel and last year I finished my Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering from TCD and this year I will be starting my Masters Degree in Information Security at UCL this September. The Google SwD Scholarship is a scholarship for 10 university students with a disability who are awarded a lump sum…
The First Year Experience – Ben Rowsome
At the beginning of First Year, college is a new place with new people, new sounds, new smells, new surroundings, a new way of learning – in short, it’s a new way of living, and it can often be hard for students to adjust. Navigating your way around – everything from your timetable and where…
Trinity Ability co_op 