Supporting students through their academic careers by coordinating specialised services and providing information and advice on access issues.
Limerick Campus:
Access & Disability Officer: Shirley Kearney (Acting)
Where:
G04 (by the Quad)
Opening Hours:
Overview of Service/Supports
• Designated Support Service: for HEAR and DARE students. Provision of supports, Information, advice, and advocacy assistance.
• Needs Assessments: Needs Assessments for Students with Disabilities to identify the reasonable accommodations required to support your academic program. Students with disabilities/ongoing medical conditions regardless of college entry route are encouraged to contact the office.
• Financial assistance: Information on the ESF Student Assistance Fund and other sources of financial assistance to assist students struggling financially.
Contact with the Access & Disability Support Service
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Telephone: 061-204510
Further Information
Detailed information is available on MIC Student Portal in relation to Registering with the Disability Service and the types of supports available as well as information on how to make an application for Financial Assistance.
Thurles Campus:
Contact: Paula Hourigan
Location: P122
Call Paula: 0504-20535
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There are many supports offered by the Access and Disability Office to assist students. It is important to note that this list is not exhaustive and other services and supports will be considered on an individual basis.
- Pre-entry advice and information
- Liaising with academic and administrative departments
- Financial assistance
- Special accommodation for exams and disability supports
- Drop-in support
Prospective students from under-represented groups in third level, including socioeconomically disadvantaged students, students with a disability, mature students, minority groups, are encouraged to contact the Access/Disability Officer to become familiar with the supports available.
The Student Welfare Fund (SWF)
The Access/Disability Office administers the Student Welfare Fund which is an emergency discretionary fund is used to assist students at Mary Immaculate College. The fund originates directly from MISU and resources are targeted at those students most in need, on a once-off basis each year, subject to the availability of funding. Students who apply to the fund are assessed on an individual and confidential basis.
Application Procedure
Students are advised to contact the Access/Disability Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the first instance who will discuss the student’s need for financial assistance in the strictest of confidence. This may involve making a referral to other services within the College or linking with external agencies, as appropriate. She may also outline the application procedure and assist students in completing the SWF application form.
Students are required to return their completed application form directly to the Access/Disability Officer and must provide supporting documentation along with their application to verify their financial situation and requirements. Examples of other supporting documentation that may be required include the following:
- Demand Notice
- Receipts for expenditure incurred (e.g. medical emergencies)
- Proof of Income e.g. confirmation of student grant, social welfare statements, pay slips/P.60 (if applicable)
- Proof of Income for Parents/Spouse (if applicable).
- Recent Bank Statement (which includes transactions for two calendar months).
When to Apply
This depends on a student’s individual circumstances if they feel they are in a crisis or emergency situation at any time during the academic year.
Categories of Funding
Funding is available under the following category;
Exceptional circumstances
Circumstances that may require emergency funding e.g. changes in circumstances or unforeseen difficulties during the academic year.