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Childline is a confidential services that children can access free of charge either by phone or online chat. 

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https://www.childline.ie/disabilities/

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Disability is a word used to describe something that affects your body. Some people are born with a disability, others can develop one throughout their lives.

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It is a collaborative process between student, parents or guardians, people who provide services to the child such as occupational therapists or speech and language therapists, teachers, school management and healthcare providers.

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A powerful video showing what is possible when we assume the most of our children with special needs. They deserve the same opportunities as everyone else. Lets make sure they get them.

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ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024 (Official Clean Version)

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What does assistive technology mean to you? 

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Stories and experiences of real users.

Check out some of the incredible stories in this video showing what Assistive Technology means to some of Enable Ireland’s Service Owners.

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Official Guidelines on the Individual Educational Plan Process

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Official Guidelines on the Individual Educational Plan Process

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Created by the National Council for Special Education

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Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004

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Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004

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The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act of 2004 is legislation designed to ensure equitable access to education for individuals with special educational needs (SEN). It mandates support services, accommodations, and specialized instruction tailored to the unique needs of students with SEN, promoting inclusive education practices and prohibiting discrimination in educational settings based on disability or special needs.

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Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004

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Act to provide, having regard to the common good, for each of the following, namely, to make further provision for the education of people with disabilities, to provide that people with disabilities shall have the same right to avail of, and benefit from, appropriate education as do their peers who…

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The Disability Act of 2005 is a comprehensive legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access to opportunities, services, and accommodations, while prohibiting discrimination based on disability in various aspects of life.

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The electronic Irish Statute Book (eISB) comprises the Acts of the Oireachtas (Parliament), Statutory Instruments, Legislation Directory, Constitution and a limited number of pre-1922 Acts.

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HSE Application for 'Assessment of Need' under Disability Act 2005

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HSE Application for 'Assessment of Need' under Disability Act 2005

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The goals on your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) lay the framework for their education, but what makes a good goal? IEP goals (and any goal for that matter) should be SMART. That is, they should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic/relevant, and timely.

Specific. Goals should clearly describe the skill the student is learning. Goals should never be vague. If you moved to another school district, the new teacher should be able to read the goals and know exactly what is being taught.

Measurable. Goals should be observable and measurable. Progress can be measured through standardized testing, curriculum-based measurement, work samples, and teacher data sheets.

Attainable. Goals represent a skill that is reachable for your child. Goals are based on Present Levels of Performance, not state curriculum standards.

Realistic and Relevant. Goals should be unique to your child. This includes academics, communication, social skills, functional skills, and vocational goals as appropriate.

Timely. Goals set out what a student can accomplish in one year of special education services or less. Progress monitoring should take place at regular intervals.

How to Develop SMART IEP Goals

You can help create SMART goals with your child's IEP team by asking the following questions:

Do you understand what is being taught and how?

Is it clear what your child will be able to do when the goals are met?

Are the goals based on Present Levels of Performance?

Do the goals address all areas of needs for your child?

How will data be taken?

How often will data be analyzed for progress?

Examples of SMART IEP Goals

Resources

IEP Goal Banks:

A Day in Our Shoes

Intensive Care for You

Autism Educators - Some of the resources on this site cost money, but there are lots of great, free examples of IEP goals.

The School Psych Toolbox

National Association of Special Education Teachers

Further Reading:

The Fundamentals of Special Education: What Parents Need to Know

Special Education: IEP Tips

Independent Assessments

All content in this article is for informational purposes only. This includes links to products and/or websites mentioned. To clarify, TACA does not receive any compensation or commission for providing them.

Furthermore, the information on this page is not a substitute for legal advice. When it comes to matter of the law and policy, please consult an attorney or advocate on your child’s behalf.

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Understanding your IEP rights. We can help.

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Top 10 Things to Ask for in an IEP Meeting | Autism Parent to Parent

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IEP's - An Introduction to how an IEP can help students with ADHD

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Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework for teachers and parents.         

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Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework for teachers and parents.         

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https://www.aistearsiolta.ie/en/transitions/aistear-and-siolta-documents/guidelines-for-good-practice-supporting-learning-and-development-through-assessment-pp-72-102-.pdf

Supporting learning and development through assessment.

This document answers important questions such as:

What is assessment?

Why is it important?

What do I assess and when?

What information do I document, why and how?

How do I store assessment information and for how long?

How do I use the information I collect and document?

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National Parents Council - Helpline and Information

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NPC Information/Helpline is a confidential service for parents. The Information/Helpline officers listen, and give information and support to parents to help them make the best possible decisions for and with their children.

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Disability services in your county - HSE.ie

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Students who have been Diagnosed with having a Special Educational Needs. 

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Students who have been Diagnosed with having a Special Educational Needs. 

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Understood: A website full of resources for students with special needs

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Understood: A website full of resources for students with special needs

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Assistive technology for reading

Assistive technology for writing

Assistive technology for math

Assistive technology for auditory processing

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People who learn and think differently can use technology to help work around their challenges. This is called assistive technology (AT). AT helps people with disabilities learn, communicate, or function better. It can be as high-tech as a computer, or as low-tech as a pencil grip. It's a type of accommodation that involves tools.

Assistive technology has two parts: devices (the actual tools people use) and services (the support to choose and use the tools).

Students who struggle with learning can use AT to help with subjects like reading, writing, and math. AT can also help kids and adults with the tasks of daily life. And many adults use these tools on the job, too.

Assistive technology devices

There's a wide range of AT devices for people with learning and thinking differences. Simple AT tools include highlighters, organizers, and timers.

Other AT tools are high-tech and depend on digital devices. For example, an app with text-to-speech technology can read aloud for people with dyslexia.

There are hundreds of these tools. For examples, explore:

Assistive technology services

Getting the best use out of assistive technology requires more than just having a tool. That's where AT services come in. AT services is any support that helps people with disabilities to choose, get, or use an AT device.

Some examples of AT services include:

Evaluation performed by a doctor or specialist

Training to help a person learn what a tool can do and how to use it

Help with repairing a device

Without these services, assistive technology may not be effective. AT tools and services work together to help people thrive.

Myths about assistive technology

There are lots of myths about AT. Some people wrongly believe that using AT is "cheating." Others worry that people who use AT may become too reliant on it.

One of the biggest myths is that using AT will prevent kids from learning academic skills. Education experts say that's not true.

At the same time, keep in mind that AT can't replace good teaching or instruction. And it won't "cure" a learning difference like dyslexia or ADHD.

Watch a video debunking five myths about AT.

Selecting and using assistive technology

Finding the right AT tools and learning how to use them can be overwhelming.

For students, another approach is to ask the school to recommend AT. Read about when and how schools are required to provide AT to kids. For employees, talk to your manager about workplace supports.

This list of questions can also help with choosing a tool. Learn ways to tell if an AT tool is not effective for you. Consider free trials and other cost-free options for trying out a tool.

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What is assistive technology (AT)? It's any device, software, or tool that lets people with disabilities work around challenges. AT tools can help with reading, writing, math and other tasks.

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Inclusive Technology- A leading supplier of software and hardware for people with special needs.

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Inclusive Technology- A leading supplier of software and hardware for people with special needs.

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Founded in 1996 by three teachers each with a background in special education and IT. They design and source products that are truly accessible to empower students with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and learning difficulties. Their mission is to continually meet their changing needs and provide the best resources to help people reach their potential.

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Whether you're an Assistive Technology user, a parent/family member, a personal assistant, a clinician, an educator, or just someone with an interest in AT, you're likely to find training courses and workshops here to help you get the most out of what technology can offer.

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UNESCO- International Bureau of Education

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This Resource Pack aims to support the development of effective curriculum processes in order to mainstream inclusion in education.

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The Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 (‘the Acts’) prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education.

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The Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 ('the Acts') prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education. They cover the nine grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and membership of the Traveller community. In addition, the Acts prohibit discrimination in the provision of accommodation services against people who are in receipt of rent supplement, housing assistance, or social welfare payments.

Discrimination

The Acts prohibit discrimination subject to some exemptions, in access to and use of goods and service, including indirect discrimination and discrimination by association, sexual harassment and harassment, and victimisation. The Acts allow positive action to promote equality for disadvantaged persons or to cater for the special needs of persons.

Discriminatory advertising is also prohibited. It is prohibited to publish, display or cause to be published or displayed, an advertisement which indicates an intention to discriminate, harass or sexually harass or might reasonably be understood as indicating such an intention.

Reasonable Accommodation

In addition the Acts require those selling goods or providing services to provide reasonable accommodation or special treatment or facilities where without these it would be impossible or unduly difficult for a person with disabilities to avail of the goods and services, unless this would cost more than a nominal cost. What amounts to a nominal cost will depend on the circumstances such as the size and resources of the body involved.

Services provided by the State (such as the Health Service Executive, local authorities, and so on) are covered but there are some exemptions.

The main exemption is that anything required to be done by another Irish law or EU law cannot be regarded as discrimination under the Equal Status Acts.

For example, it is not discrimination to refuse a social welfare payment to a person if that person is excluded from entitlement to the payment or benefit under social welfare law. There are also specific exemptions on the nationality ground in relation to the treatment by public authorities of certain foreign nationals.

Do you think that you have been discriminated against?

If you feel like you have been discriminated against under one or more of the nine grounds for discrimination, you can check if your situation is covered by viewing our information on Your Rights.
Please note that these factsheets are for information only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such.

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This document answers important questions that Irish people have about the rights and supports of people who have Special Educational Needs in Ireland.

It includes:

What is Special Needs Education (SNE)?

Special Needs Educational (SNE) support

Organizations involved with SNE

The Law and SNE.

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Special needs education is the educational arrangements that are put in place for children with disabilities. Not all children with disabilities have special education needs.

You are a person with special educational needs if your capacity to participate in and benefit from education is restricted due to an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or learning disability.

The Department of Education's policy is to provide special needs education in mainstream settings as far as possible. The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (pdf) provides that children are to be educated in an inclusive setting unless this would not be in the best interests of the child or the effective provision of education for other children in mainstream education. You can find out more about 'The law on special needs education' below.

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has published an information booklet for parents, Children with Special Educational Needs (pdf).

You can read more about school admission for students with special education needs.

Education for children with special needs may be provided in mainstream classes in mainstream schools, in special classes in mainstream schools or in special schools.
Mainstream classes
Many children with disabilities or special needs are in mainstream classes in mainstream schools. They may get help from learning support and resource teachers and care support from special needs assistants (SNAs). You can read more about these supports for children with special educational needs in our documents on special needs education in primary schools and post-primary schools.
Special classes in mainstream schools
Some children attend special classes in mainstream schools. These classes generally have low pupil/teacher ratios.
Special schools
There are around 140 special schools providing for particular types of disability and special needs. Special schools generally support students with more complex special educational needs in cases where a full time mainstream placement would not be in the student's best interest.

You can find the special schools in your area on the website on the NCSE website.
Education plans
Under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (the EPSEN Act) each child assessed with a special educational need should have a personal education plan. This system is not yet in place but its implementation is being coordinated by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) which has published Guidelines for the Individual Education Plan process (pdf).

The NCSE has also published Implementation Report: Plan for the Phased Implementation of the EPSEN Act 2004. This sets out how the Act can be implemented. However, there is currently no date for the implementation of the assessment of need and individual education plans.

Allocation Model

Since 2017, the new system, each mainstream school gets a single allocation of special education teachers. The number of special education teachers allocated to a school is determined by the size of the school and its educational profile.

Schools are provided with the necessary resources in advance so that students with special educational needs can be enrolled into schools and access additional supports. The enables a school to be inclusive and put in place additional teaching support for students who need it. The Department of Education provides information for parents and guardians on how your child can get additional teaching support in school (pdf).

It was announced in May 2021, that the introduction of the frontloaded Allocation Model for Special Needs Assistants for students in mainstream classes in primary and post-primary schools will be deferred to the 2022-2023 school year.

You can read more about the allocation model in our document on special needs education in primary and post-primary schools.

Transport

Special transport arrangements, including escorts and safety harnesses are available for children with disabilities attending school.
Nursing supports to attend school
For the school year 2022-2023, a new pilot scheme will run to put nursing supports in place so that children with complex healthcare need can attend school. Find out more about applying for the pilot scheme.
The National Council for Special Education
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) works with the Department of Education to improve the delivery of special needs education.

The NCSE:

Plans and co-ordinates the provision of education and support services to children with special educational needs (with schools and the Health Service Executive (HSE))

Plans the implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Needs Act - see above

Provides information on best practice for the education of children with special educational needs

Provides information to parents on the entitlements of children with special educational needs

Assesses and reviews resources for children with special educational needs

Ensures that progress of students with special educational needs is monitored and reviewed

Reviews education provision for adults with disabilities

Advises educational institutions on best practice

Consults with voluntary bodies

Advises the Minister for Education on special education matters

Conducts research and publishes findings

Nominates a person to carry out an assessment of education need on behalf of the HSE

The Disability Act 2005 provides for an Assessment of Need (AON) to identify your child's health needs and what health services are needed to meet these needs. The assessment is carried out by the HSE for children or young people with a disability. Since 2021, the NCSE must nominate a person to carry out an assessment of education needs on behalf of the HSE when an AON is in process. Find out more about the Assessment of Need for children or young people with a disability.

Since 2017, the Special Education Support Service, the National Behaviour Support Service and the Visiting Teacher Service have moved to the NCSE. The NCSE support service was set up to provide a more integrated service to children and their families as well as to teachers and schools.

The NCSE has published information for parents, including the following:
Special Educational Needs Organisers
The NCSE employs Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs).

SENOs are responsible for resources to support the special educational needs of children with disabilities at local level. SENOs are local points of contact for parents and guardians and schools.

Your local SENO will:

Provide support and advice to parents and guardians on the facilities services and resources available to assist your child

Identify possible school placements for your child

Process applications for resource teacher support for your child

Assist with applications for transport and Assistive Technology

Liaise with the school, the HSE and other services

Help plan for your child when starting school, moving between schools and their life after school.

You can find the contact details for SENOs on the NCSE website.
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) advises the Minister for Education on the curriculum and syllabus requirements of students with disabilities or with special educational needs. The Council has published Guidelines for Teachers of Students with General Learning Disabilities.

The NCCA has also produced draft guidelines for teachers of exceptionally able students.
The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)
NEPS provides psychological services to primary and post-primary schools, both State and private schools

NEPS provides training and advice to schools on applying for 'reasonable accommodation' in the State examination arrangements for children with disabilities.

In the Irish Constitution there is information about the role of the State in providing education and the rights of parents.

All children have a constitutional right to free primary education and children with special educational needs have the right to free primary education up to age 18

There have been significant legal changes concerning special needs education.

Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004

The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (pdf) - also known as the EPSEN Act - provides for the education of children aged under 18 years with special educational needs. The Act focuses on children's education but there are references to further and adult education. You are a person with special educational needs if your capacity to participate in and benefit from education is restricted due to an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or learning disability. While the Act is passed, all parts of it are not fully in effect.

The Act:

Provides that people with special educational needs are educated in an inclusive environment, as far as possible

Establishes that people with special educational needs have the same right to avail of and benefit from education as children who do not have those needs

Provides for the greater involvement of parents in the education of their children and decision making

Establishes the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) on a statutory basis

Gives statutory functions to the Health Service Executive with regard to the education of people with special educational needs

Establishes an independent appeals system - the Special Education Appeals Board - where decisions made about the education of people with special educational needs can be appealed

The Act sets out a range of services to be provided to people with special educational needs. These include assessments, education plans and other support services. Parents can seek assessments of a child's educational needs. Assessments can be initiated by the Health Service Executive (HSE), by a school principal or by the National Council for Special Education. The system for personal education plans is not yet in place and its implementation is being co-ordinated by the NCSE.

The HSE is currently responsible for providing health services to pre-school children and may provide speech and language therapy services. The NCSE will be responsible for providing services to school-going children.

In line with the EPSEN Act, the Department of Education provides supports to children with a disability.

The Special Education Appeals Board and mediation

The 2004 Act provides for alternative methods of dispute resolution and encourages a move away from the courts as the forum for redress. The Special Education Appeals Board was established in 2006 for the resolution of disputes and the determination of appeals and the first Board members were appointed. The Board is not yet in operation.

When the Appeals Board comes into operation, the Act provides for the following:

If the council refuses to arrange an assessment of a child or to prepare an education plan, the parents of the child or the school principal may appeal to the Appeals Board.

The Appeals Board will have the power to direct the council to arrange the preparation of an assessment or of an education plan. In this case, the council must comply with the direction of the Appeals Board.

The Appeals Board may dismiss the appeal of the parents or principal. The 2004 Act also provides for a process of mediation following the exhaustion of any rights of appeal under the legislation.

The Education Act 1998

The Education Act 1998 deals with education generally but emphasises the rights of children with disabilities and with other special educational needs. This Act is in effect and provides that every person concerned with the implementation of the legislation must have regard to a number of objectives including:

To give practical effect to the constitutional rights of children including children who have a disability or who have other special educational needs, as they relate to education

To provide that, as far as is practicable and having regard to the resources available, a level and quality of education appropriate to the needs and abilities of the people of the country

The Minister for Education is obliged, among other things, to ensure that everyone living in Ireland (including people with disabilities and people who have other special educational needs) has available support services and a level and quality of education appropriate to his/her needs and abilities.

Funding

The 1998 Act gives the Minister for Education certain functions in respect of funding, including the funding of support services for students with disabilities.

Schools must use their available resources to ensure that the educational needs of all students, including those with disabilities, are identified and provided for.

Boards of Management are required to use the State resources provided to the school to make reasonable provisions and accommodation for students with disabilities or other special education needs, including, where necessary, alteration of buildings and the provision of appropriate equipment.

The Act also provides that the criteria for funding of schools may allow for the payment of additional grants to schools, having regard to the level of educational disadvantage.

Support services

The 1998 Act defines support services as including, among other things:

Assessment of students

Guidance and counselling services

Technical aids and equipment, including means of access to schools, adaptations to buildings to facilitate access and transport for students with special needs and their families

Provision for students learning through Irish sign language or other sign language, including interpreting services

Speech therapy services

Provision for early childhood, primary, post-primary, adult or continuing education to students with special needs otherwise than in schools or centres for education

The Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Act 2022, allows the Minister to direct a school to work with the NCSE and put a special class in place. The Department of Education has published information for schools about providing for children with special education needs.

The Equal Status Acts 2000-2011

The Equal Status Act 2000-2011, outlaws discrimination in areas of life - mainly the provision of services. The Acts apply to educational services, including private schools and pre-school facilities.

There are certain specific provisions in the Acts in relation to education and some of these deal with people with disabilities or people who have special needs.

The Equal Status Acts outlaw direct and indirect discrimination on a number of grounds including gender, religion, disability, race and membership of the Traveller community.

Under the law, a school may not discriminate in relation to:

The admission or the terms and conditions of admission of a student

The access of a student to any course, facility or benefit provided

Any other term or condition of participation in the school by the student

The expulsion of a student or any other sanction

Discrimination on grounds of disability

The Equal Status Acts set out certain activities that do not constitute discrimination. The following relate to discrimination on the grounds of disability:

Schools may make different arrangements for sport for children on the basis of age, gender or disability if these are reasonably necessary.

Schools will not be considered to discriminate against a student with a disability if compliance with the provisions of the legislation would have a seriously detrimental effect on or make impossible the provision of services to other students.

In certain circumstances, discrimination on the grounds of disability can occur if there is a failure to do all that is reasonable to accommodate the needs of a person with a disability. If a person with a disability cannot avail of a service without the provision of special treatment or facilities then the service provider may be required to provide such special arrangements if there is only a nominal cost involved.

The Act includes a provision that clarifies that the nominal cost issue does not prejudice or dilute the various provisions in the Education Act 1998 in relation to children with a disability. It should be noted that these provisions all relate to the use of public funds. This means that private primary schools are only obliged to make special provision for children with disabilities if there is only a nominal cost involved.

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The National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021 

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The National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021 is the key framework for policy and action to address the needs of people with disabilities.

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Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018:

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Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018:

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While not exclusively focused on disabilities, this act aims to promote greater inclusivity and transparency in the school admissions process, including provisions related to the admission of students with special educational needs.

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Examples of different types of disabilities. Understanding our young people with disabilities helps us better plan for their educational needs.