Accessible Pathway in Trinity College

The long awaited accessible pathway through the cobblestones of the College have finally been completed. Work began in November 2010 but was frozen to a halt by extreme weather throughout December. The work resumed in the new year and section by section the pavement brought accessibility to every corner of the famous Front Square.

By May the Queen of England had set foot upon the accessible pathway on her way to the Old Library. In June many of the remaining sections connecting to ramps in Houses 1 to 10 were completed. Finally, July saw the completion of the works and an end to the inaccessible terrain of the Front Square of Trinity College.

The completion of the pathway sends a strong signal to the outside world. Both in a physical and symbolic sense, the College is demonstrating its commitment to the rights of all people with disabilities, be they students, staff or visitors.

The pathway is also a demonstration of Universal Design Principles in that everyone who accesses the College Front Square benefits from it. As the College is now more accessible than ever it is hoped that the completion of the pathway will encourage more people with physical or mobility disabilities to consider entering Trinity in the years ahead. Whether as students, employees or visitors, the College is open to all.

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