Welcome From Disability Officer
I am delighted to welcome you to the Disability Support Service website.
NUI, Galway is committed to Equality of Opportunity and positively values the participation of students with disabilities in its educational and other programmes. There are 300 students registered with the service at present.
Our mission aims to provide a professional, confidential, responsive and approachable service to support the needs of students who have a disability. We are also committed to the provision of an inclusive and equitable learning environment that promotes a university experience of the highest quality for all students.
If you have any queries after reading this website please do not hesitate to contact me.
Elizabeth Walsh,
Disability Officer
Room 224, Áras Uí Chathail,
Tel. 353 (0) 91 493541
Fax. 353 (0) 91 495542
Email
elizabeth.walsh
nuigalway.ie
Dear all,
The Universally Accessible toilets in Áras na MacLéinn (121 and 122) will be closed from
Monday 15
th March
for approximately 8 weeks, in order for construction work to be carried out.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.
Kind regards,
David Gavin
Clerk of Works
Buildings Office
NUI Galway
Summer Exams 2010
Please click on the exams link for full details
Disability Access Route to education (DARE) launched 6/10/09
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE), aimed at all school leavers with disabilities, is being launched by the seven universities, Athlone IT, DIT, National College of Ireland and the Master Dei Institute of Education. This supplementary admissions scheme recognises the impact of diability on educational attainment and on progression to higher education.
A dedicated website,
http://www.accesscollege.ie/, has been developed which contains full details of the scheme and will assist students in making their applications.
Advice to students on Swine Flu
Swine_Flu_Advice_to_Students.doc