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Accessibility & Language
For general enquiries, or enquiries about DARE, assistive technology, or administrative support, press the button above or email us at disabilityservice@universityofgalway.ie
For enquiries about specific disability supports, see our disability advisors below.
| Disability Advisor | Advisors Area | |
|---|---|---|
|
Catherine Dufficy, Assistant Disability Officer |
Needs assessments and advisor for students who apply for disability support with physical, sensory and ongoing medical conditions. Provides support to the Disability Officer | catherine.dufficy@universityofgalway.ie |
| Maeve McCaldin | Needs assessments and advisor for students who apply for disability support with mental health and neurological conditions. Campus accommodation for students with disabilities. Placement planning for students with disabilities. | maeve.mccaldin@universityofgalway.ie |
| Pearce Johnson | Needs assessments and advisor for students who apply for disability support with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia/dyscalculia), developmental coordinator disorder (dyspraxia) and attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD). | pearce.johnson@universityofgalway.ie |
| Siobhan Jordan | Needs assessments and advisor for students who apply for disability support. | sjordan@universityofgalway.ie |
| Gwen Ryan | Needs assessments and advisor for students on the Shannon College of Hotel Management campus. | gwen.ryan@universityofgalway.ie |
The Disability Support Service (DSS) is located in the Access Centre on the ground floor of Áras Ui Chathail.
See location of Áras Ui Chathail on the college interactive map or on this Campus Map (accessibility).
The front entrance on the right-hand side of the building is an automatic door.
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