Updates
News from the Trinity Ability co_op.
Unique: A Disabled Perspective Exhibition Launched
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
Ben Rowsome elected to Youth Committee of the European Disability Forum
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 at
Winner of Equality Campaign of the Year at the USI SAAI Awards
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
An Cumann Gaelach win Disability Inclusion Award at the CSC Society of the Year Awards
An Cumann Gaelach and Rachel from the Trinity Ability co_op after winning the Disability Inclusion Award.
On the 16th March 2022 the CSC Society of
Our submission to the National Access Plan
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
Trinity Ability co_op receive €4800 from Trinity Trust Special Fund
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
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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 LENS
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities we are celebrating my talking about the Positives of Living with Disabilities.
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RTÉ Documentary featuring co_op founder
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
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
This week the Trinity Ability co_op are sharing the top 10 tips for making your social media accsessible.
Tip 1
Make sure to use a sans serif
Celebrating Pride Month with Pride and Disability
“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
