Disability Act 2005

Introduction

This Act was enacted in September 1st 2005 and includes a number of positive action measures designed to advance and underpin participation by people with disabilities in everyday life. In particular, Part 3 of the Act contains a number of obligations specifically related to public bodies, including Trinity College Dublin that are in effect since 31st December 2005.

The objective of Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005 (PDF) is to ensure that an integrated access to public buildings and services is available to people with and without disabilities. This means access to the public parts of public buildings, information and services provided by public bodies. This also includes services provided directly by Trinity College Dublin, services purchased and provided on our behalf, services supplied / provided to us and information provided by Trinity College Dublin. These aspects of Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005 (Sections 25,26,27,28 & 29) are in force since 31st December 2005.

In accordance with the Act an Access Officer and two Inquiry Officers has been appointed for Trinity College Dublin.

Trinity College Access Officer

As legislated for in the Disability Act 2005, the appointed Access Officer for Trinity College Dublin is Mr. Declan Treanor, Director, College Disability Service. He is available to help you with any queries that you might have or assistance you may require in relation to the accessibility of information and services provided by TCD. Declan can be contacted directly by e-mail – dtreanor@tcd.ie - or phone (00 353) 1 896 3475.

Inquiry Officers

The College has appointed two Inquiry Officers to process complaints which people with disabilities may have in relation to the services offered by Trinity College Dublin. The Inquiry Officer will investigate a complaint and report their findings in writing to both the Provost and the complainant.

For Students:
Ms Helen Richardson ,
Student Support Officer,
Senior Tutor’s Office,
House 27.
Tel: 01 896 1095
E-Mail: Helen.Richardson@tcd.ie

For Staff:
Ms. Monica Alcock
Secretary's Office
West Theatre
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
Tel +353 1 896 2197
E-mail monica.alcock@tcd.ie