I understand that the Deputy is referring to an application under the Fund for Students with Disabilities rather than the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE). I wish to advise that Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) Disability Office have confirmed that the following arrangements are in place for the student referred to by the Deputy:
- Comfort Audio Digi-System (portable loop system)
- In-class note-taker
- Learning support (via Learning Support Unit for up to 4 hours per week)
- Full lecture notes in advance
- Extra time in exams (10 mins per hour)
- Spelling & grammar waiver in exams
- Own room for exams
- Instructions required for exams
I also understand that LIT are currently in the process of arranging Speed Text (Electronic Communication Service) for the student, following a recommendation made by the Deaf Hear group on 28th November 2012. The above supports are funded through a combination of the Fund for Students with Disabilities and the core grant of the institute.