Count Me In: Including Students with Learning Difficulties in Trinity College Dublin

Authors

  • Sonia Edwards
  • Patricia O'Brien
  • Susan Ryan

Keywords:

Third Level Education, Higher Education Programme, TCD, Trinity College Dublin, GLD, General Learning Difficulties, College Students

Abstract

Traditionally, students with learning difficulties were excluded from accessing third level education in Ireland. The purpose of this article is to describe the higher education programme at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) for individuals with learning difficulties.

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Published

2021-01-24

How to Cite

Edwards, S., O’Brien, P., & Ryan, S. (2021). Count Me In: Including Students with Learning Difficulties in Trinity College Dublin. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 19(1), 23–30. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/151

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2005)

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