Physical Access Information
Accessibility
Trinity College Dublin is committed to ensuring that its campus, services, and information are accessible, inclusive, and usable by all. This commitment is grounded in the principles of universal access and Universal Design, and aligned with statutory obligations under the Disability Act 2005.
In recent years, Trinity has progressed from addressing individual access barriers toward a more structured, institution-wide approach to accessibility. A key development in this transition is the appointment of a dedicated Project Manager for Accessibility Projects within Estates & Facilities. This role establishes the operational capacity required to plan, prioritise, and deliver accessibility improvements in a coordinated and strategic manner, in close collaboration with the disAbility Service and wider College stakeholders.
Accessibility at Trinity is therefore no longer approached as a series of isolated interventions, but as a core element of how the University designs, maintains, and develops its physical environment. This reflects a broader institutional shift under THRIVE 2025–2030 toward embedding inclusive infrastructure, strengthening accountability, and ensuring that accessibility is integrated into governance, planning, and capital investment processes.
Users of this page can access key tools and guidance related to the campus environment via the navigation panel, including information on building accessibility, campus mapping, facilities, evacuation planning, and inclusive event design.
Accessibility Guidelines
Trinity provides two core guides to support understanding and implementation of accessibility across the campus environment:
· TCD Sense Guide (link in right-hand panel)
· Universal Accessibility Guide (link in right-hand panel)
The TCD Sense Guide focuses on the sensory environment of the University. It supports students, staff, and visitors—particularly those who are neurodivergent or experience
sensory sensitivities—to better navigate spaces by identifying factors such as noise, lighting, crowd density, and overall sensory load. It also provides practical strategies to support regulation and participation in different campus settings.
The Universal Accessibility Guide sets out Trinity’s approach to designing and delivering accessible physical environments. It provides practical standards and principles aligned with Universal Design, supporting Estates, project teams, and the wider University in ensuring that new developments and upgrades are inclusive by design. The guide emphasises consistency, usability, and the avoidance of retrospective adaptations by embedding accessibility from the outset.
Together, these guides support a whole-of-institution approach—combining user experience insights with technical design standards—to ensure that accessibility is both understood and systematically implemented across the University.
Report Accessibility Issues
If you encounter a physical barrier on campus, you are encouraged to report it so that it can be addressed. Reports should include a clear description of the issue and its location and can be sent to:
· estatesandfacilities@tcd.ie
· Please copy: askds@tcd.ie
Examples of barriers include lift breakdowns, inaccessible or non-functioning facilities, obstructions to pathways, or access issues affecting entry to buildings.
On these pages, you find links & information on the built environment and its level of accessibility.
- Accessible map of the College
- Check to see if your building is accessible?
- Changing Place toilet
- Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans - PEEPs
- Ensuring your College Event is Accessible
Videos on finding your way around Trinity College.
Watch these videos to help you navigate your way in and around Trinity College. There are directions from: