Trinity Inclusive Integrated Model (TIIM)

Trinity College Dublin is proud to introduce the Trinity Inclusive Integrated Model (TIIM) — an innovative, whole-person framework that considers the full range of student experiences, from health and wellbeing to social belonging and accessible environments. TIIM enhances how the university supports disabled students by taking a joined-up, person-centred approach that weaves together individual, social, and environmental factors.

TIIM brings together the following core components:

Personal Wellbeing and Function
With Occupational Therapy embedded in our support services, students receive tailored assessments through the Trinity Student Occupational Performance Profile (TSOPP), alongside skill-building interventions that promote independence and confidence in both academic and digital settings.
Mental Health and Emotional Resilience
Access to professional mental health services is complemented by resilience workshops, therapeutic supports, and user-led groups such as the Trinity Ability Co_op and the Neurodiversity Society. These initiatives promote mental wellness, peer connection, and a destigmatised, inclusive campus culture.
Social Belonging and Community
A strong sense of belonging is fostered through inclusive design, accessible virtual spaces, and vibrant peer-led networks. Whether online or on campus, students are supported to build meaningful connections and actively engage in university life.
Inclusive Environments and Sustainable Design
TIIM champions universal access and sustainable campus design — from sensory-friendly study zones to green, welcoming communal spaces — ensuring the built environment supports wellbeing and participation for all.

TIIM is shaped and sustained by collaboration across disciplines, continuous student feedback, and inclusive policy-making. It embodies a whole-community commitment to building a sustainable, scalable, and deeply inclusive Trinity where every student can thrive.