Lifelong Learning » Educational Activities at NIID

The NIID promotes lifelong learning for people with intellectual disability.

In full filling this aim, Trinity College has approved a two year Certificate course, The Certificate in Contemporary Living. This is the only full time third level education programme available to people with intellectual disabilities within Ireland to date.
There are 8 mandatory modules on this course and two optional modules in the expressive arts that the students choose.   

There are three aspects to this certificate, academic learning, personal growth and career development.

The mandatory modules focus on developing skills essential in contemporary living, the modules range from money management to literacy, personal effectiveness, ICT skills and spoken communication. The expressive modules allow the students to access their artist side, to explore the world of the arts and personal development. The course has been supported by other departments within Trinity which has enabled the students to engage with students from different disciplines. Through Inclusive Studies, each student attends undergraduate lectures in a study area of interest.