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Just as invisible to yourself as to others
Jan 9, 2023
Women with Invisible Disabilities
Disabilities and chronic illnesses can sometimes be just as invisible to yourself as to others. It took me a long time to learn how my
Inclusive Scholarship
Dec 18, 2022
Inclusive Scholarship
The Trinity ability co-op is working in partnership with the Foundation Scholarship committee to make Scholarship exams more inclusive. This comes at the foot of
Unique: A Disabled Perspective. A Review
Dec 3, 2022
Inclusive Projects, Projects
The official launch of the Unique: A Disabled Perspective, Disability Art and Poetry Exhibition took place in An Mheitheal, Printing House Square, on Tuesday, 29th
Unique: A Disabled Perspective Exhibition Launched
Nov 29, 2022
News, Uncategorized
The Unique: A Disabled Perspective Exhibition was launched by Provost Linda Doyle on the 28th of November 2022 as part of Disability Week. This exhibition
SUSI Review
Nov 23, 2022
General
Click on Download SUSI Review (Word Document) to read the article, Trinity Ability co_op’s submission to the Students Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) Review 2021.
Sport Inclusion in Trinity – Cristina Cernat
Nov 23, 2022
General
Participation in sports has many benefits, including physical benefits such as improving cardiovascular health and stamina, reducing stress levels, and improving sleep. Depending on the
Washington Ireland Program
Nov 23, 2022
General
My name is Scott Byrne and this summer I was extremely fortunate to be a member of the Washington Ireland Program (WIP) Class of 2021.
Please Don’t Hurt Her – Lorna Brown
Nov 23, 2022
General
Click on Download Document (Word Document) to read this story, Please Don’t Hurt Her by Lorna Brown.
Unique: A Disabled Perspective
Nov 22, 2022
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Unique: A Disabled Perspective (our art and poetry exhibition, in collaboration with the SU) will be taking place on Tuesday the 29th of November at 7 pm. Be
Something Else “Different” About Me – Pride
Oct 5, 2022
Pride and Disability
When I began to think about it I found that there were a number of similarities between my “disability” and being LGBT+. I have anxiety
Adding Another Label to Myself – Pride
Oct 5, 2022
Pride and Disability
Some of my earliest memories are of the subtle ways I was made to feel different because of my disability. I felt that receiving any
No one is unworthy of pride and acceptance – Aaron Donnelly
Oct 5, 2022
Pride and Disability
My disability is not always obvious. From a young age, I have suffered from severe depression, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
Ben Rowsome elected to Youth Committee of the European Disability Forum
Oct 5, 2022
News
Ben Rowsome has been elected to the Youth Committee of the European Disability Forum (EDF), representing Autism Europe. Ben is a 3rd year Physics student
The First Year Experience – Ben Rowsome
Sep 30, 2022
Autism Awareness
The First Year Experience – Ben Rowsome At the beginning of the First Year, a college is a new place with new people, new sounds,
Sean talks about his journey
Sep 30, 2022
Autism Awareness
Sean talks about his journey My name is Seán Maguire and I am currently a student at Trinity College Dublin studying applied Biomedical Science in
Lack of Inclusion Rather than Deliberate Exclusion
Sep 30, 2022
Autism Awareness
Lack of Inclusion Rather than Deliberate Exclusion One’s experience of inclusion will more than likely vary from one person to the next. For people with
Autism Awareness Trinity College
Sep 30, 2022
Autism Awareness
Autism Awareness Trinity College YouTube – Episode Description Ben discusses his experience as a student with Autism and what supports are available to him and
Invisibles of Trinity – Part V
Sep 30, 2022
Invisibles of Trinity
Invisibles of Trinity – Part V Having Epilepsy is an everyday challenge; since I can have a seizure attack anytime and anywhere – it could
Invisibles of Trinity – Part IV
Sep 30, 2022
Invisibles of Trinity
Invisibles of Trinity – Part IV Having an invisible disability is a strange thing. Sometimes you think it’s glaringly obvious like your disability is written
Invisibles of Trinity – Part III
Sep 30, 2022
Invisibles of Trinity
Invisibles of Trinity – Part III Before arriving at Trinity College Dublin as a Computer Science student and even before my diagnosis of bringing on
Invisibles of Trinty – Part II
Sep 30, 2022
Invisibles of Trinity
Invisibles of Trinty – Part II Having a disability can be annoying, but so too can waking up at 2 am for a 6 am
Invisibles of Trinity – Part I
Sep 30, 2022
Invisibles of Trinity
Invisibles of Trinity – Part I When I first came to university, I was too shy to ask for help. I knew the Disability Service was
Winner of Equality Campaign of the Year at the USI SAAI Awards
May 13, 2022
News, Uncategorized
On May 12th 2022 the Trinity Ability co_op were awarded Equality Campaign of the Year for the Towards Inclusive Clubs and Societies Project at the
Project Update: Inclusive Student Life
Mar 30, 2022
Uncategorized
The Towards Inclusive Clubs and Societies Project is now known as the Inclusive Student Life Project. This change reflects new efforts to reach all student
An Cumann Gaelach win Disability Inclusion Award at the CSC Society of the Year Awards
Mar 17, 2022
News
On the 16th March 2022 the CSC Society of the Year Awards 2022 took place in Clontarf Castle Hotel. These awards take place each year
Our submission to the National Access Plan
Jun 13, 2021
News
As part of the HEA’s National Access Plan consultation process we submitted our response. This was compiled based on feedback received as part of a
Being hard of hearing means I spent a lot of my growing up in an unintentional bubble.
Mar 11, 2021
Women with Invisible Disabilities
Moria Crowley Being hard of hearing means I spent a lot of my growing up in an unintentional bubble. I was obsessed with reading and
So when you’re continuously having interactions where you don’t meet those expectations, it does chip away at your confidence over time
Mar 10, 2021
Women with Invisible Disabilities
Sarah R With Attention Deficit Disorder, it’s challenging because I am perceiving and processing the world in an entirely different way, which is invisible to
Often people ask: “are you better now?” as if it is only a temporary injury, and not a long-term condition
Mar 10, 2021
Women with Invisible Disabilities
Jani Wiggins I didn’t always identify as someone with a disability. I was able-bodied for 15 years of my life. Most people would declare it
Because I smile and try to live a normal life it’s hard for people to imagine that I am in constant pain
Mar 9, 2021
Women with Invisible Disabilities
Carla Walker Hi my name is Carla! I have type one diabetes and hydrocephalus. It can be really hard to carry out daily tasks with
You play it off, pretend you’re not in pain until you can’t pretend anymore
Mar 9, 2021
Women with Invisible Disabilities
Heloise O’Sullivan Society places a large emphasis on “seeing is believing”. This thinking makes invisible disabilities just that – invisible. There will always be people
I lived in denial for five years, I basically kept my “secret“ hidden and refused all the supports offered to me
Mar 8, 2021
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Jane Madden My name is Jane, I’m a final BESS student specialising in business and I have Developmental Coordination Disorder also known as Dyspraxia. The
Trinity Ability co_op receive €4800 from Trinity Trust Special Fund
Feb 8, 2021
News
The Trinity Ability Co_op is pleased to announce that we will be receiving €4800 from the Trinity Trust Special Fund to work towards making Trinity
Calling for greater disability support in Trinity
Dec 8, 2020
News, Uncategorized
The Trinity Ability co_op call on staff in Trinity College Dublin to improve compliance with LENS reports. All students registered with the Disability Service have
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Dec 3, 2020
News
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities we are celebrating my talking about the Positives of Living with Disabilities.
RTÉ Documentary featuring co_op founder
Nov 11, 2020
News
Courtney McGrath is one of 7 diverse students featured in My Uni Life, a documentary series on RTÉ. It explores the impact of the pandemic
New Leadership Team Elected
Oct 11, 2020
News, Uncategorized
The Trinity Ability co_op has elected a new Leadership Team. There are three groups: Advocacy and Mentorship Communications and Media Representative Group
Sharing Social Media Accessibility Tips
Aug 11, 2020
News, Uncategorized
This week the Trinity Ability co_op are sharing the top 10 tips for making your social media accsessible. Tip 1 Tip 2 Tip 3 Tip
Celebrating Pride Month with Pride and Disability
Jun 23, 2020
News
“Pride can be intimidating. Unfortunately, pride events can be inaccessible to those of us living with a disability. Physical spaces playing host to the events
The Anxiety Project Launched
Jun 14, 2020
News
The Trinity Ability co_op are launching the Anxiety Project, a series of videos highlighting the experience of students with anxiety in Trinity College Dublin. It
Trinity Ability co_op shortlisted for SAAI Awards 2021
Apr 13, 2020
News
The USI Student Achievement Awards Ireland took place online this year. The Trinity Ability co_op were shortlisted for Access Champion of the Year and Co_op
International Women’s Day 2021
Mar 10, 2020
Uncategorized
We are celebrating International Women’s Day by platforming the voices of women with invisible disabilities. A social media campaign and podcast have been produced. Check
It’s Time To Talk about mental health
Feb 6, 2020
News
February 6th 2020 is Time To Talk Day. To celebrate we created a podcast episode where Trinity students talk about their experience with mental health.
Inclusive Student Life Checklist
Jan 13, 2020
Inclusive Projects
The Trinity Towards Inclusive Clubs and Societies Project aims to equip clubs and societies within Trinity College Dublin with the necessary skills and support to
