Disability & Learning Support Service (DLSS)

1. Disability & Learning Support Service (DLSS) Online Orientation 23 Sept 20102010

2. DLSS - Welcome • Welcome to our online orientation, a short presentation about what we can do for you. • The DCU Disability and Learning Support Service provides supports to all Students with a Disability across campus and all Undergrad & Postgrad programs • We work with all colleges and schools as well as all other student services. Everybody from Admissions to Exams and everything in between.

3. DLSS is located in the School of Computing Computer Building Room LG 18 Tel: +353 1 700 5927 Fax: +353 1 700 8661 Email: disability.service@dcu.ie Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.15am-5.15pm

4. DLSS Staff contacts Anne O’Connor Head of Service Ted Harvey Disability Officer Marian Scullion Administrative Assistant Lucy Dendy Learning Support Tutor Henry Langton Assistive Technology Officer

5. Why should you register with us? The aim of the DLSS is to support students while maintaining the academic integrity of the course In order to access supports students must register with the Service We support all students with disabilities attending DCU be they Full time, part time or Oscail students We organise Exam supports and a range of academic supports We can liaise with schools & colleges to assist you with your studies

6. Why do people need to know about your disability? By disclosing your disability it means that you will be assisted in accessing a range of reasonable supports, provided by the DLSS. Exam Accommodations Notetakers & PA’s Spelling & Grammar waivers Assistive Technology Why not arrange to speak to us regarding ways we can support you

7. Why do people need to know about your disability? contd Any information that you provide to the DLSS will remain confidential. It is important to remember however, that the DLSS cannot provide support in isolation. With your permission, information will be disclosed solely for the purpose of arranging the necessary support for you

8. Supports offered by the DLSS An Accessible Campus and Facilities An Educational Needs Assessment Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Services Learning Support Service Examination Support Personal Assistants, Notetakers, Sign Language Interpreters / CART

9. Learning Support Service • Needs Assessment • Group Study Skills workshops • One–to-one learning support • Exam preparation • Screening for dyslexia • Advocacy and awareness training

10. Exam Supports Students who wish to apply for examination supports are required to register with the Disability and Learning Support Service no later than 1st November each year. Example of Exam Supports Extra Time/ Regular rest Breaks Scribe/ Exams on Tape Smaller examination centre Enlarged papers/ Braille / on cd Use of Computer or Assistive Technology

11. How will DLSS communicate with me during the year? E-mail, E-mail, E-mail, Your DCU e-mail address ONLY John.smith@mail.dcu.ie Our New Website www.dcu.ie/students/disability/index.shtmlupdated regularly with relevant information during the year Let us know if your details change

12. Student Responsibilities Contact us and register Respond to our letters/e-mails Check out our website regularly – www.dcu.ie/students/disability/index.shtml Keep us up to date on supports and if they are working for you Above all: Don’t leave it to Nov and Dec to register with us – it may be too late to support you!

13. Good Luck! Contact us to register if you have not already done so. Sign up for Learning Support Group Sessions. Give us feedback – let us know how you are getting on. Get involved and ENJOY!