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.
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π Celebrating 25 Years of Accessibility and Inclusion at Trinity College Dublin
π 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.
π Year-Long Celebration Schedule
π‘ All events are clickable for more details & registration!
Month |
Event |
π Location & Details |
January |
Access Earth Event (with Microsoft France) |
π Trinity Campus, January 15 |
February |
Hybrid AuDHD Research Seminar (Exploring neurodiversity) |
π Online & In-Person, February 27 |
March |
Christy Nolan Event (Celebrating creativity & disability) |
π TCD Library, Date TBA |
April |
Bristol Case Seminar (Impact on Irish Higher Education) |
π Academic Registry, April 4 |
May |
Christy Nolan "Perseverance Through Words" Creative Competition & Celebration |
πThe Old Library - The Long Room Building, May 6 |
June |
EAN2025 - Inclusion by Design - European Access Network Conference |
University of Limerick June 16-19 2025 |
June |
CHAT@Trinity: Access to STEM: AT supporting Inclusive Classrooms |
An Mheitheal, Printing House Square, Trinity College - 6 Jun 2025 14:00 - 15:30 |
June |
Munster Technological University June 18-20, 2025 |
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June |
University of Limerick June 16-19 2025 |
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September |
The Occupational Therapy Approach in Trinity College Dublin – Past, Present and Future |
π TCD Library, September 30 |
October |
October – 25th anniversary headline event and booklet launch |
πvenue TBC, 14th October |
October |
Berkeley University seminar on inclusive higher ed for staff with disabilities October 2025 |
πOnline, October 2025 |
December | December – Disability Awareness Week 2025 |
π December 1st – 5th |
π’ Click an event for more details & registration!
βΏ Disability Awareness Week 2025 – December 1st – 5th
π This year’s Awareness Week will be bigger than ever!
β¨ Key Highlights:
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Workshops on Universal Design & Inclusive Practices
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Panels with high-profile speakers & Trinity alumni
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Interactive sessions to engage students & staff
π’ Stay tuned for the full agenda!
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Support the Accessibility Fund π°
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π© For more info, email us at askds@tcd.ie.
π Together, let’s celebrate 25 years of inclusion and inspire the next generation!