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MIC Access & Disability Office

@AccessMIC

Committed to widening participation and achieving equity of access to higher education for students from under-represented groups in third level.

 Limerick, Ireland
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Joined June 2022
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Wishing all returning and new students a warm welcome back to our campus as our teaching semester starts today!
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Good morning all, MIC's Access & Disability service is back in operation today as our campus opens back up. Wishing all a very happy new year!
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MIC Christmas video 2022 youtu.be/4S8vTPjobIg via @YouTube
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As exams are coming to a conclusion, we wish you a restful holiday season, whichever way you celebrate!
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Applications close this FRIDAY October 28th. Apply through the MIC Student Portal. All documentation needs to be submitted with your application!
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We are co-hosting a Citizens Information Services information session. Get up-to date information on SUSI, Social Welfare Benefits, Supports and Budget Changes. Event takes place Wed 19th October, 11 am, MISU Meeting Room.

ALT We are co-hosting a Citizens Information Services information session. Get up-to date information on SUSI, Social Welfare Benefits, Supports and Budget Changes. Event takes place Wed 19th October, 11 am, MISU Meeting Room.

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Enjoying meeting new and returning students here at the beautiful @MICThurles campus
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We are looking forward to welcoming our HEAR and DARE students next week. We will host a very informal welcoming event on Tuesday September at 2.30 pm. Details to follow! @maryisu @MICLimerick
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Applications for the Student Assistance Fund will open in the next few days. Please check your student email regularly! Also see hea.ie/funding-governance-pe… for info. @MICLimerick @MICThurles @maryisu @MICStudentLife
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We wish to extend a warm welcome back to our returning students!
.@mic_lead is inviting staff that are teaching at @MICThurles @MICLimerick to register for the Universal Design for Learning Digital Badge course, aligned to the @aheadireland Digital Badge. Details in your staff emails! #UDL benefits everyone!
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1. There are different forms of learning differences. Dyspraxia is neurological condition affecting fine and/or gross motor skills, motor planning and coordination in children and adults. It can also be referred to as developmental co-ordination disorder in children.
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1/2 Summer is a busy period in the Office. We have dealt with queries in relation to supports ahead of repeat examinations; CAO HEAR and DARE outomes; submitted reports to funders; attended workshops & meetings; updated national and institutional documents;
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1. There are different forms of learning differences. Dysgraphia is characterised by the person having difficulty converting the sounds of language into written form or knowing which alternate spelling to use for each sound.
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Massive congratulations to the @LimerickCLG team, which includes several of our Alumni, #AllIreland Champions, we are so proud of you all #threeinarow #LuimneachAbú
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1.There are different forms of learning differences. Dyscalculia affects a person’s ability to acquire arithmetical skills.
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Happy Monday! The MIC Access & Disability office is open Tuesdays & Thursdays (9.30-12.30/14.30-16.30) for walk-in/phone queries and accessible by email at all times @maryisu
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1.There are different forms of learning differences. Dyslexia is one ➡️difficulties with reading, spelling and writing and related cognitive/processing difficulties. (Graphic source: @ImtaBrendan)
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The deadline for reviews/appleals of outcomes are due today and any ducumentation should be posted today reach the CAO by Wed July 6th #DARE22 #HEAR22
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