Trinity DisAbility Service 25th Year Anniversary

Welcome to the 25th anniversary of Trinity College Dublin's DisAbility Service, marking a quarter-century of dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students with disabilities. Since its establishment in 2000, the service has played a pivotal role in transforming Trinity into a leader in accessibility, ensuring every student can fully participate in college life and achieve their academic and personal goals.

🌟 Celebrating 25 Years of Accessibility and Inclusion at Trinity College Dublin

📅 2025 marks 25 years of empowering students, fostering inclusion, and advancing accessibility in higher education. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our achievements, engage our community, and set a vision for the future.

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📅 Year-Long Celebration Schedule

💡 All events are clickable for more details & registration!

Month	Event	📍 Location & Details
January	Access Earth Event (with Microsoft France)	📍 Trinity Campus, January 15
February	Hybrid AuDHD Research Seminar (Exploring neurodiversity)	📍 Online & In-Person, February 27
March	Christy Nolan Event (Celebrating creativity & disability)	📍 TCD Library
April	Bristol Case Seminar (Impact on Irish Higher Education)	📍 Academic Registry, April 4
May	Christy Nolan "Perseverance Through Words" Creative Competition & Celebration	📍The Old Library - The Long Room Building, May 6
June	EAN2025 - Inclusion by Design - European Access Network Conference Abstract	📍University of Limerick June 16-19
June	CHAT@Trinity: Access to STEM: AT supporting Inclusive Classrooms	📍An Mheitheal, Printing House Square, Trinity College - Jun 6
June	Collaborate 2025 Abstract Slides	📍Munster Technological University June 18-20
June	International Health Promoting Campuses Conference Abstract	📍University of Limerick June 16-19
June	Transforming Institutional Accessibility: The ULAA-Tool at Trinity College Dublin	📍Maastricht University, June 24
July	AuDHD at University: From Literature Review to Lived Experience AT Connect: British Assistive Technology Association	📍July 8, Edinburgh, July 9, Leeds
July	Prospective Students Talk	📍July 18, Online
August	Prospective Students Talk	📍August 15, Online
September	The Occupational Therapy Approach in Trinity College Dublin – Past, Present and Future	📍 Venue TBC, September 30
October	25th anniversary headline event and booklet launch	📍Public Theatre, October 14
October	Berkeley University seminar on inclusive higher ed for staff with disabilities October 2025 Abstract	📍Online, October
November	CIUD 2025 Pathways to Employability: Inclusive Internship Models for Disabled Students in Higher Education - Abstract	📍University of Granada, November 19-21
December	December – Disability Awareness Week 2025	📍 December 1 – 5

📢 Click an event for more details & registration!

♿ Disability Awareness Week 2025 – December 1st – 5th

📅 This year’s Awareness Week will be bigger than ever!

✨ Key Highlights:
✅ Workshops on Universal Design & Inclusive Practices
✅ Panels with high-profile speakers & Trinity alumni
✅ Interactive sessions to engage students & staff

📢 Stay tuned for the full agenda!

🤝 Get Involved!

✅ Join Our Events 📅
✅ Contribute to the Time Capsule ✉️
✅ Support the Accessibility Fund 💰
✅ Follow Us for Updates 📢

📩 For more info, email us at askds@tcd.ie.

🎉 Together, let’s celebrate 25 years of inclusion and inspire the next generation!